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Contents
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Gold Electrolytes (AURUNA) 4 Copper Electrolytes 40
 Weakly Acid Colour Gold 4 Nickel Electrolytes (NIRUNA, NIPHOS) 41
 Weakly Acid Gold 8 Copper/Tin/(Zinc) Electrolytes (MIRALLOY) 43
 High Speed Acid Gold 12
Tin Alloy Electrolytes (DIALLOY) 48
 Strongly Acid Gold 14
Pre- and Post-treatments 49
 Fine Gold 15
 Alkaline-cyanide Gold Alloy (AURUNA-Color) 20 Precious Metal Preparations 53
 Cyanide-free Gold Sulphite 22 AURUNA® Selective Module II 53
 Electroless Gold 23 Dimensionally Stable Anodes (PLATINODE) 54
Platinum and Platinum Alloy Electrolytes (PLATUNA) 25 Platinized Wires and Ribbons (PLATINODE) 55
Rhodium and Rhodium Alloy Electrolytes (RHODUNA) 26
Ruthenium Electrolytes (RUTHUNA) 28
Palladium and Palladium Alloy Electrolytes (PALLUNA) 29
Silver Electrolytes (ARGUNA) 33
Brush Plating Electrolytes 36
Electroforming Electrolytes (AURUNA-Form) 39

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Metal Alloy Hardness Colour of Max. Metal pH-value Current Plating Tempe- Anode
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
content compo- of deposit deposit coating content density speed rature material
in the nents HV 0.025 thickness g/l A/dm² µm/min °C
deposit (Vickers) µm approx.
wt.% approx. values
values
Weakly Acid, Nickel-free Colour

Gold Electrolytes (Decorative)
®
AURUNA 215 98.5 Fe/In 220 Approx. 3 2.5 4.0 1.5 0.14 35 Pt/Ti,   
1-2 N (2.0-3.0) (3.8-4.5) (0.5-2.0) (30-35) Ru MMO
Non-allergenic coatings since free from PLATI-
nickel and cobalt. Colour-constant over NODE
®
a wide operating range, for rack and 147
barrel.
Gold Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 4 of 55

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
values
Weakly Acid Colour Gold

Electrolytes (Decorative)
®
AURUNA 220 96.5 Ni/In 270 14 ct 5 4 3.5 0.6 0.06 30 Pt/Ti,  
Hamilton (3.5-4.5) (3.4-3.7) (28-32) Ru MMO
Coatings with good corrosion and (pale PLATI-
abrasion resistance as well as high yellow) NODE
®
hardness. For rack and barrel. Often 147
used for bathroom fittings.
®
AURUNA 221 98 Ni/In 240 Approx. 5 5 3.5 0.6 0.07 30 Pt/Ti,  
1N (4.5-5.5) (3.4-3.7) (28-32) Ru MMO
Coatings with good corrosion and (pale PLATI-
®
hardness. For rack and barrel. 147
®
AURUNA 222 98.5 Ni/In 200 Approx. 5 5 3.5 1.0 0.12 30 Pt/Ti,  
2N (4.5-5.5) (3.4-3.7) (28-32) Ru MMO
Coatings with good corrosion and (light PLATI-
®
®
AURUNA 230 96 Ni/In 270 Pale 5 4 3.5 2.5 0.3 45 Pt/Ti,  
yellow (3.5-4.5) (3.4-3.7) (43-47) Ru MMO
Coatings with good corrosion and PLATI-
abrasion resistance as well as high NODE
®
hardness. High plating speed; for rack 147
and barrel.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
values

®
AURUNA 231 97.2 Ni/In 250 Light 5 2.5 3.8 0.9 0.13 35 Pt/Ti,  
yellow (2-3) (3.7-3.9) (33-37) Ru MMO
abrasion resistance as well as high NODE
®
®
AURUNA 232 97.5 Ni/In 250 Approx. 5 4 4.2 2.0 0.25 45 Pt/Ti,  
2N (3.5-4.5) (4.0-4.4) (43-47) Ru MMO
Coatings with good corrosion and (light PLATI-
®
hardness. High plating speed; for rack 147
and barrel.
®
AURUNA 241 92.5 Ni 290 Yellow- 1 2.5 4.0 1.0 0.12 45 Pt/Ti,  
grey (2.0-3.0) (3.8-4.2) (43-47) Ru MMO
Coatings with good corrosion and abra- PLATI-
sion resistance as well as high hard- NODE
®
ness. For rack and barrel. Hot-water 147
treatment required for stable and uni-
form colour.
®
AURUNA 246 93.5 Co 220 Grey- 1 2.5 4.2 1.0 0.11 45 Pt/Ti, 
brown (2.0-3.0) (4.0-4.4) (43-47) Ru MMO
abrasion resistance. For rack and barrel. NODE
®
Post-treatment (cathodic degreasing or 147
hot-water rinse) required for correct and
constant colour. Special electrolyte for
the bathroom fittings industry (technical
term "Noble Brass").

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
values

®
AURUNA 247 92.5 Ni/Co 290 Yellow- 1 2.5 4.0 1.0 0.12 50 Pt/Ti, 
grey (2.0-3.0) (3.8-4.2) (48-52) Ru MMO
Coatings with stable colour, good PLATI-
corrosion and abrasion resistance as NODE
®
well as high hardness. For rack and 147
barrel. Hot-water post-treatment is
recommended. Specially for the bath-
room fittings industry.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Metal Alloy Hardness Colour Max. Classi- Metal pH- Current Plating Tempe- Anode
Printed circuit boards

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
content compo- of deposit of coating fication content value density speed rature material
in the nents HV 0.025 deposit thick- acc. to g/l A/dm² µm/min °C
deposit (Vickers) ness ASTM B approx.
wt.% approx. µm 488-01 values
values
Weakly Acid Gold Electrolytes

(Decorative and Technical)
®
AURUNA 523 99.7 Ni 140-180 Yellow 10 I-II C 4 4.4 Rack 0.1-0.8 35 Pt/Ti 
HV10 (4-12) (4.2-4.6) 1.0 (30-45)
High-performance electrolyte with very (0.5-4.0)
wide operating range for rack, barrel, Barrel
and vibratory equipment. Hard, abra- 0.5
sion-resistant coatings with low, stable (0.3-2.0)
contact resistance.
®
AURUNA 526 99.8 Co 160 Deep 5 IC 4 4.4 0.3 0,08 RT up Pt/Ti   
yellow (2-5) (4.0-4.6) (0.3-1.0) to 30
Only for barrel plating and Vibromat
application. Excellent throwing power
and optimum thickness distribution
(hollow bodies). Stable long-term
behaviour of the electrolyte and simple
bath maintenance.
®
AURUNA 527 99.8 Ni 150 Light 10 IC 4 4.4 0.3 0,05 RT up Pt/Ti   
yellow (2-5) (4.0-4.6) (0.1-0.5) (0.02-0.1) to 28
Only for barrel plating and Vibromat
application. Excellent throwing power
and optimum thickness distribution
(hollow bodies). Very stable long-term
behaviour of the electrolyte, even under
heavy loading.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
AURUNA 528 99.85 Ni 150 Yellow 10 IC 8 4.7 1.0 0.3-0.9 35 Pt/Ti  
(4-12) (4.6-4.8) (0.8-2.0) (33-37)
Hard-gold electrolyte with a high current
efficiency, thus low evolution of hydro-
gen. Particularly gentle treatment of
printed circuit boards with sensitive
resists (no lifting). Also for decorative
applications.
®
AURUNA 529 99.75 Co 150-200 Yellow 10 I-II C-D 4 4.7 1.0 0.3-0.8 35 Pt/Ti,  
HV 0.01 (3-8) (4.6-4.8) (0.8-2.0) (33-37) Ir MMO
Hard-gold electrolyte with a high current PLATI-
efficiency, thus low evolution of hydro- NODE
®
gen. Particularly gentle treatment of 177
printed circuit boards with sensitive
resists (no lifting). Also for decorative
applications.
®
AURUNA 530 99.7 Co 150-200 Yellow 5 I-II C-D 4 4.0 0.8 0.1-0.5 35 Pt/Ti 
HV 0.01 (3-8) (4.0-4.4) (0.5-2.0) (35-45)
Hard-gold electrolyte with a high current
efficiency. For printed circuit boards with
aqueous processable resists and electri-
cal contacts.
®
AURUNA 535 99.8 Ni 140-150 Deep 10 IC 4 4.8 0.5-1.0 Up to RT up Stainless    
yellow (3.5-4.5) (4.8-5.0) approx. to 30 steel,
Electrolyte with simple bath mainte- 0.2 Pt/Ti
nance; for rack and barrel. Stainless
steel anodes permitted.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
AURUNA 536 99.7 Fe 150-170 Yellow 10 I-II C 8 4.2 2-3 0.2-1.0 45 Pt/Ti,  
(4-12) (4.0-4.5) (1-4) (43-47) Ru MMO
Long-term stable electrolyte free from PLATI-
nickel and cobalt for rack and barrel with NODE
®
high plating speed. Good corrosion and 147
abrasion resistance as well as low,
stable contact resistance. Metallic con-
taminants can be precipitated without
problems.
®
AURUNA 539 99.7 Co 150-220 Yellow 10 II D 8 4.2 2.5 0.2-1.0 45 Pt/Ti  
(4-12) (4.0-4.6) (1-5) (43-47)
Electrolyte with high plating speed for
rack and barrel. Ultra-bright hard-gold
coatings with good corrosion and
abrasion resistance as well as low,
stable contact resistance.
®
AURUNA 535 LC 99.5 Ni 140-150 Deep 1 II C 1.0 4.8 0.2-0.7 0.06 RT up Stainless   
yellow (0.6-1.0) (4.8-5.0) to 30 steel
Electrolyte with low gold content and Pt/Ti
simple bath maintenance. Stainless
steel anodes permitted. Mostly used as
a gold strike electrolyte or for barrel
®
plating, otherwise similar to AURUNA
535.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
AURUNA 536 LC 99.5 Fe 180 Deep 2 II C 2 4.0 1.5-2.0 0.2 50 Pt/Ti,  
yellow (1.5-2.5) (3.8-4.2) (48-52) Ru MMO
Nickel-free electrolyte with low gold PLATI-
content and simple bath maintenance. NODE
®
Mostly used as a gold strike electrolyte 147
or for barrel plating, otherwise similar to
®
AURUNA 536.
®
AURUNA 539 LC 99.5 Co 200 Deep 2 II D 2 4.0 1-2 0.15-0.26 50 Pt/Ti  
yellow (1.0-4.0) (3.8-4.2) (48-52)
Electrolyte with low gold content and
simple bath maintenance. Mostly used
as a gold strike electrolyte or for barrel
®
plating, otherwise similar to AURUNA
539.
®
AURUNA 5300 99.7 Fe 150-170 Yellow 20 I-II C 8 4.0 2-3 0.1-1.0 45 Pt/Ti  
Electrolyte free from nickel and cobalt (2-12) (3.8-4.2) (0.5-4) (43-47)
for rack and barrel with high plating
speed. Good corrosion and abrasion
resistance as well as low, stable contact
resistance.
®
AURUNA 5400 99.7 Fe 150-220 Yellow 10 I-II C-D 8 4.2 2.5 0.1-1.0 50 Pt/Ti,  
(0.5-12) (3.8-4.6) (1-5) (48-52) MMO
Electrolyte with very wide operating PLATI-
current density range for rack and barrel. NODE
®
Bright hard gold coatings with high 167, 177
corrosion and abrasion resistance as
well as low, stable contact resistance.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Metal Alloy Hardness Colour of Max. Classi- Metal pH-value Current Plating Tempe- Anode

Connectors/contacts
Jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Cutlery
content compo- of deposit deposit coating fication content density speed rature material
in the nents HV 0.01 thick- acc. to g/l A/dm² µm/min °C
values
High Speed Acid Gold

Electrolytes
®
AURUNA 7000* 99.9- Fe 170-200 Yellow 10 I-II C-D 12 4.2-4.6 2-40* 0.3-8* 55 Pt/Ti 
99.7 (2-18) (45-60)
High-speed electrolyte for hard-gold
deposition. Simple bath maintenance, no
oxidation of the alloy partner, unprob-
lematic precipitation of metallic contami-
nants. Very well suited to brush applica-
tions. Also for use as a gold strike
electrolyte.
®
AURUNA 7100* 99.9- Co 140-200 Yellow 10 I-II C-D 12 4.2-4.6 2-40* 0.3-8* 55 Pt/Ti 
99.6 (2-18) (45-60)
High-speed electrolyte for hard-gold
deposition. Suitable for all electronic
components where cobalt is specifically
demanded. Also for use as a gold strike
electrolyte.
®
AURUNA 8100* 99.9- Co 120-200 Yellow 10 I-II C-D 12 4.2-4.6 2-80* 0.3-11* 55 Pt/Ti 
99.6 (2-30) (45-65)
High-speed electrolyte for hard gold
deposition with extended operating
range and extremely high deposition
speed. Also for use as a gold strike
electrolyte.
*) For use in special high speed equipment; applicable current density and plating speed depend on the equipment.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Cutlery
values
High Speed Acid Gold

Electrolytes
®
AURUNA 8400* 99.9- Ni 130-190 Yellow 10 I-II C-D 12 4.3 2-80* 0.3-12* 60 Pt/Ti 
99.6 (2-18) (4.2-4.4) (45-60)
High-speed electrolyte for hard gold
deposition with extended operating
range and extremely high deposition
speed. Also for use as a gold strike
electrolyte.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Cutlery
values
Strongly Acid Gold Electrolytes

®
AURUNA 311 99.7 Co 165 Deep 10 - 2 0.6 2-6 0.04-0.15 Room Pt/Ti,  
yellow (1.0-2.5) (0.1-0.8) tempe- Ir MMO
Particularly suitable for the adhesive or rature PLATI-
direct gold-plating of stainless steel and 4 up to 40 NODE
®
substrates difficult to plate. Very good (3.5-4.5) 177
activation effect – without halogenides.
The coatings are ductile, have few pores
and protect against corrosion. Suitable
as a gold strike electrolyte as well as for
thick coatings. Special gold complex
required.
Also available as a special cobalt-free
version.
®
AURUNA 312 99.7 Co 160 Deep 10 - 2 0.3 2-6 0.08 at 25 Pt/Ti,  
yellow (1-10) (0.1-0.8) 2 g/l Au, (20-40) Ir MMO
Particularly suitable for the adhesive 2 A/dm², PLATI-
direct gold-plating of stainless steel and 25 °C NODE
®
substrates difficult to plate. Very good 0.25 at 177
activation effect – without halogenides. 4 g/l Au,
The coatings are ductile, have few pores 4 A/dm²,
and protect against corrosion. Suitable 40 °C
as a gold strike electrolyte as well as for
thick coatings. Special gold complex
required.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values
Fine Gold Electrolytes

®
AURUNA 55 F 99.9 - - Yellow 0.1 III A 1 6 0.1-2.0 0.08-0.7 50 Pt/Ti 
(0.5-3) (5.0-6.5) rack depend- (45-55)
Weakly acid electrolyte specially for very 1-30 ing on
thin fine gold coatings on lead frames, spray equip-
suitable for Pd PPF. For continuous cell ment
plating lines and racks.
®
AURUNA 550 99.9 - 85 Matt 10 III A 8 6 0.4 0.22 50 Pt/Ti  
yellow (7-12) (5.8-6.2) (0.1-0.8) (45-55)
Neutral electrolyte for fine gold coatings
with a high current efficiency. Operating
conditions gentle to resists, for sensitive
printed circuit boards. Excellent bonding
and soldering properties, low hardness,
low contact resistance.
®
AURUNA 551 99.9 - - Yellow 0.1 - 1 4 0.2-0.8 Flash RT Stainless     
(0.6-1.2) (3.8-4.2) 0.065 (20-30) steel,
Gold strike electrolyte for depositing thin
Pt/Ti,
coatings. Good activation of the sub-
Ir MMO
strate. Protects the main gold electrolyte
PLATI-
from contaminants. Electrolyte works at ®
NODE
room temperature (RT). Suitable for
177
high-speed equipment.
®
AURUNA 552 99.99 - 80 Yellow 10 III A 8 6 0.15-0.5 0.3 70 Pt/Ti  
HV 0.01 (6.5-12) (5.8-6.2) (66-72)
Fine gold electrolyte for printed circuit
board and electronics applications. Very
good soldering and bonding properties,
good resist compatibility. Silk-matt coat-
ings with good ductility, hardly any inter-
nal stress. Simple bath maintenance.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
AURUNA 553 99.9 - 90 Yellow >200 III A 10 6 0.5 0.3 70 Pt/Ti  
HV 0.01 (6-10) (5.8-6.2) (0.2-0.6) (60-70)
Neutral electrolyte for silk-matt coatings
with excellent ductility. The coatings are
yellow and smooth even at higher layer
thicknesses. Very good soldering and
bonding properties.
®
AURUNA 554 >90 Ag or - Varia- 0.25 - 1.0 7 Rack 0.12 50 Stainless  
Cu ble (0.5-2.0) (6.5-7.5) 1.0 (25-50) steel,
Neutral electrolyte for thin, decorative (0.5-2.0) Pt/Ti
gold-copper or gold-silver coatings. The barrel
coating colour can be individually ad- 0.5
justed from green/yellow to reddish. (0.1-0.5)
Layers colour-constant from approx.
0.05 µm, very good throwing power.
For rack and barrel.
®
AURUNA 555 99.9 - - Deep 0.25 - 1.0 7 Rack 0.12- 50 Stainless   
yellow (0.8-2) (6.0-8.2) 1.0 0.16 (45-55) steel,
Neutral electrolyte for thin coatings. (0.5-1.0) Pt/Ti
Economic due to low gold content. Due barrel
to the particularly good covering and 0.5
throwing power the full colour effect can
be achieved with very thin layers, colour-
constant from approx. 0.05 µm. Long
lifetime, insensitive to contaminants,
without complexing agents.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
AURUNA 556 99.9 - 250 Yellow >200 III D 8 6 Up to 0.5 50 Ru MMO     
(7-9) (5.8-6.2) 0.8 (45-55) PLATI-
Bright fine gold coatings with high hard- (0.2-0.8) NODE
®
ness. High current efficiency. Preferably 147
for sensitive printed circuit boards, op-
erating conditions gentle to resists, no
lifting of the resists.
®
AURUNA 558 99.9 - 70 Light >20 III A 12 8.2 2.5 0.27-2.4 72 Pt/Ti  
yellow (10-12) (8.0-8.4) (0.5-4.0) (70-75)
Weakly alkaline fine gold electrolyte for
silk-matt coatings of high purity, low
hardness, very fine grain structure, and
excellent bonding properties. Citrate-
free, simple bath maintenance, environ-
mentally friendly, contains no arsenic,
thallium, lead, no carcinogenic substan-
ces such as hydrazine of formaldehyde.
High current densities and thus high
plating speeds possible. For rack and
barrel.
®
AURUNA 559* 99.9 - 100 Light >20 III B 16 7.5 10-25* 6-15* 70 Pt/Ti 
yellow (14-16) (7.3-7.5) (70-75)
Neutral fine gold electrolyte specially
developed for application in high-speed
equipment. High current densities and
thus high plating speeds possible, de-
pending on the flow conditions in the
equipment. Excellent bonding proper-
ties.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
AURUNA 580* 99.9 - - Deep 0.3 - 2 3.9 0.5-8* 0.06- 20-40 Pt/Ti  
yellow (1-4) (3.8-4.2) 1.6*
Weakly acid gold strike electrolyte for
®
use in combination with AURUNA 558
and 559 for depositing thin, bright coat-
ings. For rack, barrel, or high-speed
equipment.
®
AURUNA 5000 99.95 - 85 Mat 5 III A/B 7 6.0 0.3 0.17 65 Pt/Ti  
yellow (5-9) (5.8-6.2) (0.1-0.5) (62-68)
Neutral fine gold electrolyte with resist-
friendly operating conditions, for flexible
printed circuit boards in particular.
High-purity gold coatings with excellent
bonding and soldering properties.
®
AURUNA 5000 LC >99.9 - 70-90 Satin, 0.15 III A/B 2 6.0 0.15 0.04- 35 Pt/Ti  
yellow (1-3) (5.8-6.2) (0.1-0.3) 0.17 (30-65)
Neutral gold strike electrolyte for
®
AURUNA 5000, can also be used
alone as fine gold electrolyte with resist-
friendly operating conditions, for flexible
printed circuit boards in particular.
High-purity gold coatings with excellent
bonding and soldering properties.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
AURUNA 5100 99.99 - 85 Lemon 10 III A/B 5 6.0 0.2 0.13 65 Pt/Ti  
yellow (4-8) (5.8-6.2) (0.1-0.5) (60-70)
Neutral fine gold electrolyte with operat-
ing conditions that are gentle to resists,
excellent bondability and solderability.
High current efficiency, low hardness,
low contact resistance. For P-BGA.
®
AURUNA 5150 99.9 - - Lemon 0.1 - 1 6.0 0.5 0.07 40 Pt/Ti  
yellow (0.5-2) (5.8-6.2) (0.3-0.8) (20-45)
Neutral gold strike electrolyte for
®
AURUNA 5100 with low gold content.
For thin fine gold layers of 0.05-0.1 µm.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Metal Alloy Hardness Colour Max. Metal pH-value Current Plating Tempe- Anode
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
content compo- of deposit of deposit coating content density speed rature material
wt.% approx. values
values
Alkaline-cyanide Gold Alloy

®
AURUNA -Color 100-160 >85 Diffe- - Various 0.2 1 Alk. 5-10 0.2 65 Stain-   
rent (0.9-1.1) (62-68) less
Colour gold-plating electrolytes in ap- steel
prox. 20 different, exactly reproducible
colour shades including the standard
colours. Colour-constant deposition,
coatings colour-stable and tarnish-
resistant, good abrasion resistance due
to hardener. Simple bath maintenance.
Not suitable for barrel plating.
®
AURUNA 500 75 Cu 380-400 Red 10 5 5 g/l Au: 5 g/l Au: 5 g/l Au: 5 g/l Au: MMO   
(4.5-5.5) 7.4 0.4 0.14 45 PLATI-
Gold-saving, red, approx. 18 carat gold- (7.2-7.6) (0.2-0.8) (40-50) NODE
®
copper coatings. Resistant to tarnishing 187 SO
and corrosion. High hardness, abrasion- or
resistant. The neutral electrolyte works 10 10 g/l Au: 10 g/l Au: 10 g/l Au: 10 g/l Au:
without free cyanide. Also for technical (9-11) 7.2 0.75 0.22 57
applications. (7.0-7.3) (0.3-1.0) (55-60)
Can be operated with either
5 or 10 g/l gold.
®
AURUNA 500 LC 75 Cu 380-400 Red 1 2 7.0 0.3-1.0 0.12 57 MMO   
(1.5-3) (6.8-7.2) (55-60) PLATI-
Gold-saving, red, approx. 18 carat gold- NODE
®
copper coatings. Resistant to tarnishing 187 SO
and corrosion. High hardness, abrasion-
resistant. The neutral electrolyte with low
gold content works without free cyanide.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Metal Alloy Hardness Colour Max. Metal pH-value Current Plating Tempe- Anode
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Bathroom fittings
Lighting fixtures
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
content compo- of deposit of deposit coating content density speed rature material
wt.% approx. values
values
Alkaline-cyanide Gold Alloy

®
AURUNA 502 75 Cu 380-400 Red 10 4 7.5 0.5 0.15 57 Pt/Ti   
(3.5-4.5) (7.2-8.0) (0.3-0.8) (55-60)
Gold-saving, red, approx. 18 carat gold-
copper coatings. Resistant to tarnishing
and corrosion. High hardness, abrasion-
resistant. The neutral electrolyte works
without free cyanide. Also for technical
applications.
®
AURUNA 570 75 Ag 115 Green- >10 8 >11 1.0 0.6 35 Stain-   
yellow (7.5-8.5) (0.2-1.8) (30-40) less
Gold-saving 18 carat gold-silver coat- steel
ings. Even thick layers are bright. LC: 4 LC: 0.6 LC: 0.3
Easy bath maintenance, electrolyte (3.6-4.4) (0.2-1.0)
works at room temperature (RT), very
stable. For rack and barrel.
LC variant with lower gold content for
thin layers.
®
AURUNA 575 50 Ag 220 Yellowish 20 6 11.5 0.6-0.8 0.3-0.45 45 Pt/Ti    
HV 0.015 white (5-6) (11.2-11.8) (40-47)
Gold-saving, approx. 12 carat gold-silver
coatings. Mainly used for gold-saving
intermediate layers under final layers of
higher caratage. Resistant to corrosion
and tarnishing. Excellent ductility, no
cracking when bent. For rack and barrel.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications
Gold Alloy Hardness Colour of Max. Classi- Metal pH-value Current Plating Tempe- Anode

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Accessories
in the nents HV 0.025 thickness acc. to g/l A/dm² µm/min °C
deposit (Vickers) µm ASTM B approx.
wt.% approx. 488-01 values
values
Cyanide-free Gold Sulphite

Electrolytes
®
AURUNA 547 89 Pd/Cu 300 Grey- over 20 - 8 8.4 0.8-1.6 0.35-0.7 55 Pt/Ti 
rose (7-9) (8.2-8.8) (53-57)
Stable electrolyte for rack and barrel
plating, mainly for decorative applica-
tions. The ductile and hard coatings are
colour-constant and resist corrosion and
tarnishing. Bright even as very thick
layers.
®
AURUNA 549 97 Pd 300 Pale 10 - 4 6.9 0.2-0.5 0.25 55 Pt/Ti 
rose (3.5-5.0) (50-60)
For decorative applications, preferably
for spectacle frames and jewellery. The
coatings are bright even as thick layers,
they are ductile and very corrosion-
resistant.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Accessories
deposit (Vickers) µm ASTM B approx. values
wt.% approx. 488-01
values
Electroless Gold Electrolytes

®
AURUNA 510 99.9 - - Light 0.3 - 2 4.7 on - 0.008 on 85 on -  
yellow electro- electroless Ni electro-
Immersion gold electrolyte for electroless Ni less Ni
less deposition by charge exchange, 4.3 on 60 on
particularly on electrodeposited or electro- electro-
electrolessly deposited nickel layers. deposited deposited
Specially on printed circuit boards for Ni Ni
Chip-on-Board technology (COB) or
Surface-Mount technology (SMT). Very
good solderability and bondability. Long
lifetime, simple bath maintenance. Free
from EDTA.
®
AURUNA 511 99.9 - - Light 0.2 - 4 4.5-5.1 on - 0.005 90-98 -   
yellow (3-4) electro-
Immersion gold electrolyte for electrodeposited
less deposition by charge exchange on Ni
copper or nickel basis. For thin coatings, 4.5-4.7 on
decorative and technical applications. electro-
Good bonding and soldering properties less Ni
®
on electroless nickel (NIRUNA pro- 5.7-6.0 on
cess). Cu
®
AURUNA 512 99.9 - - Light 0.2 on - 3 4.5 - 0.003-0.006 95 -  
yellow electro- (1-3) (4.2-4.8) (80-100)
Electroless gold electrolyte (charge deposited
exchange, immersion gold) similar to Ni
®
AURUNA 510, it contains EDTA, how-
ever. For thin coatings on nickel and
nickel alloys.

Gold Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Accessories
deposit (Vickers) µm ASTM B approx. values
wt.% approx. 488-01
values
Electroless Gold Electrolytes

®
AURUNA 514 99.9 - - Light 0.2 on - 2 4.9 on - 0.008 80 on -  
yellow electro- (1-3) electrol- electro-
Immersion gold electrolyte with long less Ni ess Ni less Ni
lifetime and simple bath maintenance. 0.3 on (4.7-5.1) (75-85)
Very good soldering and bonding prop- electro- 4.7 on 60 on
erties. Particularly suitable for gold- lytic Ni electro- electro-
plating electroless or electrolytic nickel lytic Ni lytic Ni
on printed circuit boards or ceramic (4.5-4.9) (55-65)
substrates for Chip-on-Board technology
(COB) or Surface-Mount technology
(SMT) and Ball-Grid-Array applications.

Platinum Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
in the nents HV 0.025 thick- g/l A/dm² µm/min °C
deposit wt.% (Vickers) ness approx.
wt.% approx. µm values
values
Platinum Electrolytes and

Platinum Alloy Electrolytes
®
PLATUNA N1 99.9 - 500 White 1 2 <1 1.5 0.08 30 Pt, Pt/Ti, 
(0.5-4) (0.5-5.0) (25-40) Pt/Nb,
Strongly acidic platinum electrolyte for Ir MMO
white and ultra-bright platinum coatings PLATI-
up to approx. 1 µm. For technical and NODE
®
decorative applications, for rack and 177
barrel. Wide operating range.
®
PLATUNA -Alloy 1 Pt 75 Ru 25 500 White 1 Pt 1 <1 2.0 0.08 35 MMO  
(0.8-1.2) (0.5-5.0) (30-40) PLATI-
Acidic platinum-ruthenium alloy electro- Ru 1 NODE
®
lyte for white, ultra-bright and extremely (0.8-1.2 187 SO
abrasion-resistant platinum-ruthenium
coatings up to approx. 1 µm. For deco-
rative applications, for rack use. Wide
operating range.
Platinum Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 25 of 55

Rhodium Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values
Rhodium Electrolytes and

Rhodium Alloy Electrolytes
®
RHODUNA Diamond Bright 99.9 - 800-900 Brilliant 5 2 <1 1-2 0,08 at 40 Pt/Ti,  
white (1.6-3) (0.5-10) 1 A/dm² (20-65) Ir-MMO
Brilliant white, ultra-bright coatings of 0.10 at PLATI-
previously unattained lightness and 2 A/dm² NODE
®
brilliance up to 5 µm layer thickness, for 177, 187
decorative applications. Excellent throw-
ing power with high covering speed.
®
RHODUNA J1 99.9 - 800-900 Brilliant 0.3 2 <1 1 0.025 35 Pt/Ti,  
white (1.6-2.4) (0.5-2) (20-40) Ir MMO
Brilliant white, very light coatings up to PLATI-
0.3 µm layer thickness for decorative NODE
®
applications, specially for jewellery , 177
watches, and spectacle frames. For
rack and barrel.
®
RHODUNA T 99.9 - 800 Light 3 5 <1 1 0.14 40 Pt/Ti, 
grey (4-6) (35-45) Ir MMO
For technical applications, e.g. reed PLATI-
contacts. Crack-free coatings up to NODE
®
approx. 3 µm thickness. 177
Rhodium Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 26 of 55

Rhodium Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values
Rhodium Electrolytes and

Rhodium Alloy Electrolytes
®
RHODUNA -Alloy 1 Rh 75 Ru 25 600-900 White 1 Rh 1.6 Acidic 4.0 0.2 45 MMO  
(0.8-1.8) (3.0-5.0) (40-50) PLATI-
Acidic rhodium-ruthenium alloy electro- Ru 0.4 NODE
®
lyte for white, ultra-bright and extremely (0.2-0.5) 187 SO
abrasion-resistant rhodium-ruthenium
coatings up to approx. 1 µm. For decor-
ative applications, for rack and barrel.
Wide operating range.
Rhodium Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 27 of 55

Ruthenium Electrolytes
Applications
Metal Alloy Colour of Max. Metal pH-value Current Plating Tempe- Anode

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
content compo- deposit coating content density speed rature material
in the nents thickness g/l A/dm² µm/min °C
deposit µm approx.
wt.% values
Ruthenium Electrolytes
®
RUTHUNA 474 Black >95 - Anthracite 0.5 5 1.4 1.0 0.08 70 Pt/Ti  
(black) (1.0-1.5) (0.5-2.0) (65-75) (2.5 µm Pt),
Acidic electrolyte for decorative black Ir MMO
coatings up to 0.5 µm layer thickness. PLATINODE
®
Good colour constancy, simple bath 177
maintenance, easy-to-use batch type.
®
RUTHUNA 475 Black >95 - Anthracite 0.3 2 1.1 1.5 0.05 65 Pt/Ti  
(black) (0.8-1.3) (0.5-3.0) (60-70) (2.5 µm Pt),
Acidic electrolyte for decorative black Ir MMO
coatings up to 0.3 µm layer thickness. PLATINODE
®
Good colour constancy, simple bath 177
maintenance, easy-to-use batch type.
®
RUTHUNA 479 Black >95 - Grey to 0.3 5 1.2 1.0 0.12 65 Pt/Ti  
anthracite (2-10) (0.8-1.3) (0.5-3.0) (60-70) (2.5 µm Pt),
Acidic electrolyte for decorative, very (black) Ir MMO
dark to black coatings up to 0.3 µm layer PLATINODE
®
thickness, degree of blackening adjust- 177
able. Good colour constancy, simple
bath maintenance, long lifetime.
®
RUTHUNA 490 Black >95 - Grey to 0.3 2 7.0 1.0 0.02 65 Pt/Ti  
anthracite (1.8-2.2) (6.5-9.0) (0.5-3.0) (60-70) (2.5 µm Pt),
Neutral electrolyte for decorative dark- (black) MMO
grey to anthracite coatings up to 0.3 µm PLATINODE
®
layer thickness. Good colour constancy, 167, 177
simple bath maintenance.
Ruthenium Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 28 of 55

Palladium Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
deposit (Vickers) ness approx.
values
Palladium Electrolytes and

Palladium Alloy Electrolytes
®
PALLUNA 451* 99.9 - 360 White 3 6-35 8.0 1-80* 0.6-18.0* 40 Pt/Ti 
(7.6-8.6) (35-50)
For selective deposition in continuous
lines, e.g. reel-to-reel, tabplater, and
spot-plating equipment. Additionally also
for rack plating. The semi-bright to bright
coatings are crack-free, they have few
pores and a good abrasion resistance.
High plating speed, very good soldering
and bonding properties, simple bath
maintenance.
®
PALLUNA 452 99.9 - - White 0.3 3 8.0 1-2 0.25 at 55 Ru MMO 
(2.5-7) (7.5-8.4) 1 A/dm² (50-60) PLATI-
Weakly ammoniacal electrolyte for de- 0.50 at NODE
positing pure palladium coatings with 2 A/dm² 167
excellent bondability and solderability.
High plating speed and simple bath
maintenance, for continuous lines and
racks. For lead-frames.
®
PALLUNA 457 99.9 - 300-350 White 5 10 7.7 Rack 0.24 at 42 Ru MMO   
HV 0.015 (8-12) (7.2-8.2) 1 1 A/dm² (40-45) PLATI-
Weakly alkaline electrolyte for ultra- (0.5-3) 0.12 at NODE
bright, white pure palladium coatings, Barrel 0.5 A/dm² 167
crack-free bendable up to 3 µm. Suitable 0.5
for decorative and technical applications, (0.2-0.8)
for rack and barrel.
Palladium Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 29 of 55

Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
PALLUNA 458 99.9 - 300-350 White 3 10 7.0 1.0 0.13-0.38 50 Ru MMO   
(9-11) (6.8-7.2) (0.5-1.5) (45-55) PLATI-
Neutral palladium electrolyte for white,
NODE
bright and low-pore pure palladium
167
coatings. The ductile, low-stress layers
besides high hardness and good wear
resistance exhibit good corrosion and
tarnish resistance.
®
PALLUNA 459 99.9 - 230-250 White 0.5 1.5-2.0 7.0-7.2 0.5 Up to 25-30 Ru MMO   
or 0.07 PLATI-
Weakly alkaline palladium electrolyte. 8.5-9.0 NODE
Deposits ultra-bright, decorative, light
167
palladium coatings up to 0.5 µm. As
palladium strike layer and diffusion
barrier, as final layer up to 0.5 µm in the
jewellery and spectacle frames
industries.
®
PALLUNA 462 65-80 Ni 620 White 10 7 8.2 1.0 0.22-0.25 25-35 Ru MMO    
HV 0.01 (6-8) (8.0-8.4) (1.0-2.0) PLATI-
Ammoniacal palladium-nickel electrolyte. or 10 or NODE
Coatings bright and crack-free up to (9-11) 8.5 167,
10 µm. Ductile, with few pores, resisting or 15 (8.4-8.7) graphite
corrosion and tarnishing, high hardness. (13-17)
For decorative and technical applica-
tions, for rack and barrel.

Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
PALLUNA 4620 80 Ni 500-600 White 10 10 8.2 1.0 0,25 25 Ru MMO    
HV 0.01 (8-12) (8.0-8.3) (0.5-2.5) (25-35) PLATI-
Weakly alkaline palladium-nickel electro-
NODE
lyte for depositing bright white coatings
167,
of high hardness. Ductile, corrosion-
graphite
resistant layers for decorative and tech-
nical applications, for rack and barrel.
For jewellery and spectacle frames in
particular.
®
PALLUNA 463 80 Ni 550 White 10 10 8.2 1.5 0.33 25 Ru MMO    
(9-11) (7.7-8.7) (0.5-2.5) (20-35) PLATI-
Weakly alkaline palladium-nickel electro-
NODE
lyte. Bright, low-pore and low-stress,
167,
ductile coatings with high hardness,
graphite
resisting corrosion and tarnishing. Stable
electrolyte with simple bath maintenance
for decorative and technical applications,
for rack and barrel.
®
PALLUNA 468* 80 Ni 580-620 White 10 20 7.5 Up to 60* Up to 16* 45 Pt/Ti  
(28-22) (7.4-8.0) (43-47)
High-speed electrolyte for use in contin-
uous lines (jet plating, brush plating,
selective dipping, tab plating). Improved
plating speed, high current efficiency,
constant alloy composition, long lifetime.

Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
values

®
PALLUNA ACF-100* 80 Ni 550 White 2-4 15 5.5 at Up to 70* Up to 15* 60 MMO 
(14-16) 60 °C (58-62) PLATI-
High-speed electrolyte free of ammonia (5.2-5.8) NODE
®
and chloride for depositing a bright 187 SO
palladium-nickel alloy in reel-to-reel
equipment (selective dipping, jet and
brush plating, tabplaters).
®
PALLUNA ACF-200 80 Ni 530 White 2-4 6 5.2 at Up to 4 Up to 0.9 60 MMO 
(5-7) 60 °C (58-62) PLATI-
Palladium-nickel electrolyte free of (5.0-5.5) NODE
®
ammonia and chloride for printed circuit 187 SO
board applications. Ductile, crack-free
coatings of high hardness with good
corrosion resistance.
®
PALLUNA ACF-800* 99.9 - 280 White 1 12 6.,5 Up to 25* Up to 60 MMO 
HV 0.002 (5-30) (6.0-7.0) 5.5* (55-65) PLATI-
Palladium electrolyte free of ammonia NODE
®
and chloride for racks and continuous 187 SO
lines. Ductile, ultra-bright and crack-free
coatings with very good bonding and
soldering properties.

Silver Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
values
Silver Electrolytes
®
ARGUNA ET 99.9 - 110-130 White >100 30 12.5 0.5-1.5 0.65 18-25 Ag 
(25-35)
Semi-bright coatings for (electro)techni-
cal and decorative applications, suitable
for rack and barrel operation. The de-
posits have optimum electric conductiv-
ity values and a low contact resistance.
Good soldering and bonding properties.
®
ARGUNA ET-S* 99.9 - 110 White 20 100 12.5 10-150* 12-90* 35 Ag, Pt/Ti 
(80-120) (30-75)
High-speed electrolyte for selective
deposition of fine silver in continuous
lines using flow or spray techniques.
Semi-bright coatings with very good
soldering and bonding properties.
Soluble anodes permitted.
®
ARGUNA CF* 99.9 - 100-130 White 20 120 8.3 30-100* 18-60* 75 Pt/Ti 
HV 0.015 (60-120) (8.0-8.6) (65-75)
High-speed electrolyte without free
cyanide for selective deposition of fine
silver in continuous lines using flow or
spray techniques. Semi-bright coatings
with very good soldering and bonding
properties. No immersion silver plating.
Electrolyte works with insoluble anodes.
*) For use in special high-speed equipment; applicable current density and plating speed depend on the equipment.
Silver Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 33 of 55

Silver Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
values
Silver Electrolytes
®
ARGUNA S 99.5 - 150-170 Brilliant >100 40 >12 1.0 0.65 20-25 Ag  
white (35-45) (0.5-2.0) (15-30)
High-performance electrolyte for deco-
rative and technical silver plating, for
rack and barrel operation. Brilliant-white
coatings exhibiting high permanent
hardness. Specially developed for heavy
silver plating (cutlery, hotelware) up to
50 µm. The electrolyte must not be op-
erated in a sulphur-containing atmos-
phere.
®
ARGUNA 621 99.9 - 80-110 Brilliant >100 40 Alk. 0.5-5 0.64- Room Ag 
white (35-45) or 2.56 temp.
Bright silver electrolyte for rack and or 0.5-4 (20-45)
barrel with wide applicable current 25
density range and very good throwing (25-30)
power which can also be used at
relatively high temperatures. Brilliant
white colour without a blue cast.
No silver strike required on nickel.
®
ARGUNA 630 99.9 - 110-130 White 5-10 30-60 12.5 0.5-40 0.66-13 Room Ag 
temp.
Bright silver electrolyte for (electro)tech- (20-45)
nical and decorative applications. De-
pending on the operating parameters
suitable for continuous lines, rack and
barrel operation. Coatings with very
good electrical and excellent bonding
and soldering properties. Reflection
density (GAM value) about 1.2 to 1.5.

Silver Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Accessories
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
values
Silver Electrolytes
®
ARGUNA 4500* 99.9 - 100-130 White 5-10 90 9.0 50-250* 30-156* 60 Pt/Ti, 
HV 0.015 (60-120) (8.5-11) (50-70) MMO
High-speed electrolyte with little free PLATI-
cyanide for selective deposition of fine NODE
®
silver in continuous lines using flow or 167
spray techniques. Bright coatings with
very good soldering and bonding
properties. The electrolyte works with
insoluble anodes.
*) For use in special high-speed equipment; applicable current density and plating speed depend on the equipment.

Brush Plating Electrolytes
Applications
Metal Alloy Hardness Colour of Max. Metal pH- Voltage Plating Tempe- Anode

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Cutlery
content compo- of deposit deposit coating content value speed rature material
in the nents HV 0.025 thickness g/l µm/min °C
wt.% approx. values
values

®
AURUNA 250 99.5 Co 170 Yellow 0.1 20 0.6 10 V 0.07 20-30 Plating   
approx.3 N (8-15 V) pen
Electrolyte ready for use for selective
decorative pencil gold-plating (brush
gold-plating). The metal is deposited by
means of a wiping touch with a soaked
brush. Works at room temperature, ap-
plication preferably for the direct gold-
plating of stainless steel.
®
AURUNA 261 99 Diffe- - Pale light 0.1 20 7.0 10 V 0.1 20-30 Plating  
rent yellow (8-15 V) pen
Electrolyte ready for use for selective approx.1 N
brush. Works at room temperature.
®
AURUNA 262 99 Diffe- - Neutral 0.1 20 3.0 10 V 0.1 20-30 Plating  
rent yellow (8-15 V) pen
Electrolyte ready for use for selective approx.2-3 N
Brush Plating Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 36 of 55

Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
values

®
AURUNA 263 99.5 Diffe- - Rich deep 0.1 20 7.0 10 V 0.1 20-30 Plating  
rent yellow, fine (8-15 V) pen
Electrolyte ready for use for selective gold colour
®
AURUNA 264 90 Cu - Rose 0.1 20 9.0 6V 0.1 20-30 Plating  
approx.4-5 N (2-8 V) pen
®
RHODUNA 271 99.9 - 800 White Up to 1 20 <1 8-10 V Up to 0.2 20-40 Plating  
(max. 12 V) pen
decorative pencil rhodium-plating (brush
rhodium-plating). Abrasion-resistant,
light and bright coatings. High plating
speed, fast covering.
®
RHODUNA 275 Black Approx. - - Anthracite- 0.2 20 <1 8-10 V Up to 0.1 20-40 Plating  
95 black (max. 12 V) pen
decorative pencil rhodium-plating (brush
rhodium-plating). Abrasion-resistant,
dark, bright coatings. High covering
power and plating speed.

Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
values

®
RUTHUNA 279 Black >95 - - Anthracite- Up to 20 <1 10 V Up to 0.01 20-40 Plating   
black 0.08 (8-12 V) pen
decorative pencil ruthenium-plating
(brush ruthenium-plating). Abrasion-
resistant, dark, bright coatings. High
covering power.

Electroforming Electrolytes
Applications

Connectors/contacts
Semiconductors
Jewellery
Hollow jewellery
Watches
Spectacle frames
Writing implements
Household articles
Cutlery
wt.% approx. values
approx. values
values
Electroforming Electrolytes
®
AURUNA 5500 EF Au >99.9 - 180 Yellow Several Au 16 5.5 0.5 0.3 40 Ru MMO 
100 (12-20) (5.0-6.0) (35-45) PLATI-
Fine gold electrolyte for manufacturing ®
NODE
hard, semi-bright, electroformed hollow
187 SO
jewellery. Heavy plating on precious
and/or base metals for the jewellery
industry, protective gold-plating of
24 carat solid gold jewellery.
®
AURUNA 567 EF-14 Au 60.4 Ag 220 Pale Several 15 Au 10.0-10.2 Initial 1.0 45 Pt/Ti 
yellow 100 approx. stage 0.6
Electrolyte for manufacturing electro- 5 Ag 1.2-2.0
formed hollow jewellery. Observance of
fineness and weight distribution within
®
narrow limits. Using an AURUNA -Form
plant is recommended. 14 carat hall-
marking.
®
AURUNA 568 EF-18 Au 77 Ag 220 Pale Several 15 Au 10.0-10.2 Initial 1.0 45 Pt/Ti 
yellow 100 approx. stage 0.6
Electrolyte for manufacturing electro-
3 Ag 1.2-2.0
formed hollow jewellery. Observance of
fineness and weight distribution within
®
narrow limits. Using an AURUNA -Form
plant is recommended. 18 carat hall-
marking.
Electroforming Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 39 of 55

Copper Electrolytes
Applications
Technical
Applications
Decorative
Hardness of Max. Specified content Consumption pH-value Current density Plating speed Tempera- Anode
deposit coating per 1 litre per 10,000 Ah A/dm² µm/min ture material
HV (Vickers) thick- approx. values °C
approx. values ness
µm
Copper Electrolytes
Umicore Copper 830 220 HV 0.1 50 Cu 60 g BR 1 750 ml 10.5 Rack 2.0 0.8 (2 A/dm²) 58 Cu  
KCN 35-40 g BR 2 1500 ml (10-11) (1.0-3.0) 0.4 (1 A/dm²) (55-60)
Deposition of silk-matt to bright, fine- KOH 2-5 g Barrel 1.0
grained and ductile copper layers in rack (0.5-1.2)
and barrel operation. Can be used for
zinc die castings.
Umicore Copper 836 250 HV 0.1 200 Cu R 60 g BR 1 0.5-2.0 l <1 Rack 5 1.05 (5 A/dm²) 22 Cu-P  
B 30 g Lev 1 1.0-2.3 l (3-8) 0.21 (1 A/dm²) (max. 40) (0.04-
Deposition of ultra-bright, levelling and M 45 g Barrel 1 0.06 % P)
ductile coatings, for rack and barrel H2SO4 R 32 ml (0.5-2)
operation. Simple bath maintenance, B 100 ml
low consumption. Additives free from M 60 ml
colourants and flammable solvents. Cl 60 mg
B = barrel, BR = Brightener, Lev = Leveller, M = mixed operation, R = rack
Copper Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 40 of 55

Nickel Electrolytes
Applications
Technical
Applications
Decorative
Hardness of Max. Specified content Consumption pH-value Current Plating speed Tempera- Anode
deposit coating per 1 litre per 10,000 Ah density µm/min ture material
HV (Vickers) thickness A/dm² approx. values °C
approx. values µm
Nickel Electrolytes
®
NiRUNA 6450 300-400 - Ni 120 g WA NF 0.3-0.5 l 3.8 15 3 at 15 A/dm² 57 Pure 
HV 05 H3BO3 40 g GR 1.0-1.5 l (3.6-4.2) (5-40) (50-60) nickel
High-speed electrolyte on sulphamate Cl 8g
basis for depositing brightness-retaining,
ductile coatings with low internal stress
and a very active layer surface.
Particularly suitable for ductile interme-
diate layers on connectors.
®
NiRUNA 808 350 HV 0.1 Up to Ni 80 g WA 0.5 l 3.8 Rack 5.0 1.0 at 5 A/dm² 57 S-Nickel  
100 H3BO3 45 g CR 0.5 l (3.5-4.1) (2-8) (55-59)
Ductile, brightness-retaining layers on Cl 8g WA 1.5 l Barrel 1.5
sulphamate basis with low internal NF (1-2)
stress. Low sensitivity of the electrolyte GR
to metallic and organic contaminants.
Either product or air agitation possible.
For rack and barrel operation.
®
NiRUNA 808 S 500 - Ni 60-90 g WA 26 0.3 l 3.8-4.5 1-5 0.5 at 2.5 A/dm² 40-60 Pure  
H3BO3 40-55 g WA 27 0.3 l (45 °C) nickel
Electrolyte additives for producing ultra- Cl 10-18 g BR 1 0.75-1.0 l 1.0 at 5 A/dm² or
bright, ductile nickel coatings with BR 2 1.5-2.2 l (60 °C) Nickel S
excellent levelling. Wide bright plating
range. For sulphate and sulphamate
electrolytes.
BA = Basic Additive, BR = Brightener, GR = Grain Refiner, WA = Wetting Agent
Nickel Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 41 of 55

Nickel Electrolytes
Applications
Technical
Applications
Decorative
Hardness of Max. Specified content Consumption pH-value Current Plating speed Tempera- Anode
deposit coating per 1 litre per 10,000 Ah density µm/min ture material
HV (Vickers) thickness A/dm² approx. values °C
approx. values µm
Nickel Electrolytes
®
NIPHOS 965 550-600 - Ni 100 g RS 1 1.0-2.0 l 2.6 20 1-3 at 60 Ni S, 
HV 0.05 P 30 g BR 1 0.1-0.2 l (2.5-2.7) (10-30) 10-30 A/dm² (55-75) MMO
For the electrolytic deposition of nickel- PLATI-
phosphorus alloy layers, phosphorus NODE
®
content 6 – 12 %. Use as intermediate 177
layer prior to subsequent hard gold
plating of contact surfaces. Chloride-
free, pH-stable, for continuous lines.
®
NIPHOS 966 550-600 - Ni 80 g RS 1 2-2.5 l 2,6 Rack Rack 60 Ni S, 
HV 0.05 P 25 g BR 1 0.1-0.2 l (2,5-2,7) 4 0.4 at 4 A/dm² (55-75) MMO
For the electrolytic deposition of nickel- (3-5) Barrel PLATI-
phosphorus alloy layers, phosphorus Barrel 0.15 at 1.5 A/dm² NODE
®
content > 11 %. Use as intermediate 1.5 177
layer prior to subsequent hard gold (1-2)
plating of contact surfaces. Chloride-
free, pH-stable, for rack and barrel.
BR = Brightener, GR = Grain Refiner, RS = Replenisher Solution, WA = Wetting Agent
Nickel Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 42 of 55

Copper / Tin / (Zinc)-Electrolytes
Applications
Hardness Max. Specified content Consumption pH- Current Plating Tempe- Anode
Electronics
Electrical engineering/
Buttons/Zip fasteners
tacle frames/Accessories/
Jewellery/Watches/Spec-
Mechanical engineering
Motor vehicle industry
processing industries
Chemical and food-
Textile and printing industries
Other
of deposit coating per 1 litre per 1 g of alloy value density speed rature material
HV 0.05 thick- deposited A/dm² µm/min °C
(Vickers) ness approx.
approx. µm values
values depen-
ding on
sub-
strate
®
MIRALLOY Electrolytes for Decorative
and Technical Applications
®
MIRALLOY 841 600 5 Cu 12.0 g CuSo 1 5.5 ml 12 1.0 0.31 at 60 Ru MMO     
HV 0.025 Sn 20.0 g SnS 2 0.9 g (0.75- 1.0 A/dm² (58-62) PLATI-
Rack electrolyte, coating colour white, similar to Zn 1.5 g ZnS 0.06 g 1.25) NODE
®
silver. Very good metal distribution, high layer KCN 50.0 g BR 1 0.4 ml 167,
hardness, high reflectivity, good wear and cor- BR 2 0.5 ml graphite
rosion protection (substrate: nonferrous metals).
Simple bath maintenance.
®
MIRALLOY 2840 600 HV 0.5 Cu 0.56 g CuSo 1 5.4 ml >12 0.75 0.08 at 55 Ru MMO  
0.025 Sn 2.25 g SnS 2 0.9 g (0.3-2.5) 0.75 A/dm² (53-57) PLATI-
Rack electrolyte, coating colour brilliant white, Zn 0.1 g ZnS 1 0.08 g NODE
®
similar to rhodium. Very good metal distribution, KCN 5.0 g BR 1 5.8 ml 167,
high layer hardness, high reflectivity, low metal KOH 2.5 g graphite
content. For thin final layers.
®
MIRALLOY 2841 600 HV 5 Cu 9.0 g CuSo 1 5.2 ml 12 R 0.5 0.14 at 60 Ru MMO    
0.025 Sn 16.0 g SnS 2 0.9 g (0.25- 0.5 A/dm² (58-62) PLATI-
Rack and barrel electrolyte, coating colour white, Zn 2.0 g ZnS 1 0.1 g 0.75) 0.07 at NODE
®
similar to silver. Very good metal distribution, KCN 45.0 g BR 1 0.8 ml B 0.25 0.25 A/dm² 167,
high layer hardness, high reflectivity, good wear BR 2 0.6 ml (0.1-0.4) graphite
and corrosion protection (substrate: nonferrous
metals). Simple bath maintenance.
B = barrel, BR = Brightener, CuSo = Copper Solution, R = rack, SnS = Tin Salt, ZnS = Zinc Salt
Copper/Tin/(Zinc) Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 43 of 55

Applications
Electronics
Chemical and food-
Other
approx. µm values
values depen-
ding on
sub-
strate
®
®
MIRALLOY 2841 HS 600 HV 2 Cu 10.5 g CuSo 1 7.5 ml Alka- 4 0.9 at 60 Ru MMO   
0.025 Sn 30.0 g SnS 2 0.9 g line (3.0-4.0) 4.0 A/dm² (58-62) PLATI-
Electrolyte for use in reel-to-reel lines, coating Zn 2.7g ZnS 1 0.27 g NODE
®
colour white, similar to silver. Very good metal KCN 40.0 g BR 3 3.6 ml 167,
distribution, high layer hardness, high reflectivity, KOH 1.5 g graphite
good wear and corrosion protection (substrate:
nonferrous metals), diamagnetic. Simple bath
maintenance.
®
MIRALLOY 842 550 2.5 Cu 2.0 g CuSo 1 5.5 ml Alka- 1.0 0.14 at 45 Ru MMO 
Sn 6.0 g SnS 2 1.08 g line (0.5-1.5) 1.0 A/dm² (42-48) PLATI-
Rack electrolyte, coating colour white. High KCN 15.0 g BR 1 6.4 ml NODE
®
tarnish-resistance of the layers. Preferably for KOH 6.0 g 167,
colouring thin top coats. graphite
®
MIRALLOY 2842 600 10 Cu 9.5 g CuSo 1 5.1 ml >13 2.0 0.3 at 60 Ru MMO   
Sn 26.0 g SnS 2 0.7 g (1.5-2.5) 2.0 A/dm² (58-62) PLATI-
Rack electrolyte, coating colour white, similar to Zn 2.0 g ZnS 1 0.25 g NODE
®
silver. Giving brightness and slightly levelling, KCN 50.0 g BR 2 0.9 ml 167,
good covering power and metal distribution. KOH 20.0 g graphite
Good solderability, high hardness. Insensitive to
handling, tarnish-resistant, good wear and cor-
rosion protection (substrate: nonferrous metals).
B = barrel, BR = Brightener, CuSo = Copper Solution, R = rack, SnS = Tin Salt, ZnS = Zinc Salt

Applications
Electronics
Chemical and food-
Other
approx. µm values
values depen-
ding on
sub-
strate
®
®
MIRALLOY 2843 600 10 Cu 8.5 g CuSo 1 5.6 ml 13 2.0 0.3 at 60 Ru MMO    
Rack electrolyte, coating colour white, similar to Zn 1.0 g ZnS 0.2 g NODE
®
silver. Brightening and slightly levelling, good KCN 50.0 g BR 1-2 1.1 ml 167,
covering power, good metal distribution, good KOH 20.0 g BR 2-1 0.9 ml graphite
solderability, high hardness value, insensitive to
handling, tarnish-resistant, best wear and corro-
sion protection (substrate: nonferrous metals).
®
MIRALLOY 844 550 5 Cu 8.5 g CuSo 1 5.5 ml >13 0.5 0.12 at 60 Ru MMO     
Barrel electrolyte, coating colour white, similar to KCN 50.0 g BR 1 0.6 ml NODE
®
silver. Very good metal distribution, good solder- KOH 30.0 g BR 2 0.4 ml 167,
ability, high layer hardness, insensitive to han- graphite
dling, tarnish-resistant, high reflectivity, good
wear and corrosion protection (substrate: non-
ferrous metals).
®
MIRALLOY 2844 600 5 Cu 8.5 g CuSo 1 5.5 ml >13 0.5 0.12 at 60 Ru MMO     
Barrel and rack electrolyte, coating colour white, Zn 0.75 g ZnS 0.16 g NODE
®
similar to silver. Good covering power, very good KCN 50.0 g BR 1-1 0.83 ml 167,
metal distribution, good solderability, high KOH 30.0 g BR 2 0.25 ml graphite
hardness value, insensitive to handling, tarnish-
resistant, high reflectivity, good wear and
corrosion protection (substrate: nonferrous
metals).
BR = Brightener, CuSo = Copper Solution, SnS = Tin Salt, ZnS = Zinc Salt, ZnSo = Zinc Solution

Applications
Electronics
Chemical and food-
Other
approx. µm values
values depen-
ding on
sub-
strate
®
®
MIRALLOY 2844 E 600 5 Cu 7.0 g CuSo 1 5 ml >13 0.3 0.07 at 60 Ru MMO     
Rack and barrel electrolyte, coating colour white, Zn 2.0 g ZnS 0.18 g NODE
®
similar to silver. Good covering power, very good KCN 50.0 g BR 1-1 0.25 ml 167,
metal distribution, good solderability, high hard- KOH 12.0 g BR 2 0.83 ml graphite
ness value, insensitive to handling, tarnish-re-
sistant, high reflectivity, good wear and corrosion
protection (substrate: nonferrous metals).
Low metal content.
®
MIRALLOY 2844 LC 600 5 Cu 7.0 g CuSo 1 5.5 ml >13 0.5 0.11 at 60 Ru MMO     
Barrel electrolyte, coating colour white, similar to Zn 0.4 g ZnS 0.15 g NODE
®
silver. Good covering power, very good metal KCN 50.0 g BR 1-1 0.73 ml 167,
distribution, good solderability, high hardness KOH 16.0 g BR 2 0.27 ml graphite
value, insensitive to handling, tarnish-resistant,
high reflectivity, good wear and corrosion protec-
tion (substrate: nonferrous metals). Specifically
for coating ladling parts.
®
MIRALLOY 846 S 400 20 Cu 16.5 g CuSo 1 7.8 ml Alka- 1.5 0.35 at 50 Ru MMO    
Sn 10.0 g SnS 2 0.37 g line (1.0-2.0) 1.5 A/dm² (48-52) PLATI-
Rack electrolyte, coating colour yellow, particu- Zn 2.5 g ZnSo 1 0.08 ml NODE
®
larly for undercoats, layer thicknesses up to KCN 55.0 g BR 1 0.65 ml 167,
20 µm. Good covering power, very good metal KOH 10.0 g BR 2 0.6 ml graphite
distribution, good wear and corrosion protection
(substrate: nonferrous metals).

Applications
Electronics
Chemical and food-
Other
approx. µm values
values depen-
ding on
sub-
strate
®
®
MIRALLOY 2851 600 15 Cu 10.5 g CuSo 1 5.1 ml >13 1.0 0.25 at 60 Ru-MMO     
Sn 34.0 g SnS 2 0.8 g (0.5- 1.0 A/dm² (58-62) PLATI-
Rack electrolyte, coating colour white, similar to Zn 1.2 g ZnS 0.2 g 1.25) NODE
®
silver. Brightening and slightly levelling, good KCN 48.0 g BR 1 0.8 ml 167
covering power, good solderability, high hard- KOH 22.0 g BR 2 0.8 ml
ness value, insensitive to handling, tarnish-
resistant, good wear and corrosion protection
(substrate: nonferrous metals).
®
MIRALLOY 3849 400 2000 Cu 15 g CuSo 1 9 ml >13 3.0 0.6 at 55 Ru MMO  
Sn 17 g SnS 2 0.25 g 3 A/dm² (50-60) PLATI-
Rack electrolyte, coating colour yellow. Wide KCN 35 g BR 1 1 ml NODE
®
operating range, very good metal distribution, KOH 25 g 167,
good wear and corrosion protection. graphite

Tin Alloy Electrolytes
Hardness of Max. Specified content Consumption pH-value Current density Plating speed Tempera- Anode
deposit HV coating per 1 litre per 10,000 Ah A/dm² µm/min ture material
(Vickers) thick- approx. values °C
approx. ness
values µm
Tin Alloy Electrolytes for

Technical Applications
®
DIALLOY 822 50 50 Sn 22 g ZnS 1 2 kg >13 Barrel 1.0 0.17 at 1.0 A/dm² 60 Ru MMO
Zn 2.4 g SnS 2 15 kg (0.8-1.2) 0.25 at 1.5 A/dm² (58-62) PLATI-
Alkaline-cyanide electrolyte for depositing silk- BR 1-1 5-7.5 l Rack 1.5 NODE
®
matt, white tin-zinc alloy layers in rack or barrel (1-2) 167,
operation. A Sn/Zn alloy ratio of either 80/20 or graphite
70/30 can be deposited. Very good metal distri-
bution, good solderability and weldability, excel-
lent corrosion protection for iron and iron alloys.
BR = Brightener, SnS = Tin Salt, ZnS = Zinc Salt
Tin Alloy Electrolytes / March 2016 / Page 48 of 55

Pre- and Post-treatments
Specified content / bath pH-value Current density Time of exposure Temperature Electrode
makeup per 1 litre A/dm² °C material
Umicore Soak Cleaner 6002 Makeup Salt 30 g Alkaline - 2 min (0.5 - 10 min) 60 -
(20-40 g) (40-80)
Cyanide-free, alkaline immersion cleaner, mainly for substrates Umicore
made of copper or its alloys, ferrous metals as well as zinc and zinc Wett. Agent 33 10 (5-20) ml
die castings. Also suitable for use in ultrasonic equipment. Wett. Agent 36 3 (1-5) ml
Umicore Cleaner 6032* Salt Mixture 60 g Alkaline 12 (5-15) 30 sec - 3 min 55 Anode:
(50-100 g) cathodic (40-60) stainless
Electrolytic, alkaline, and cyanide-free cleaner working cathodically steel 1.4301
or anodically, for nonferrous metals, zinc die castings and steel.
May also be used with cyanide.
Umicore Electropolish 6100* Ready for use, <1 10-25 anodic 10-50 sec 18-25 Cathode:
density 1.50-1.55 g/cm³ stainless
Strongly acidic electrolyte working anodically for brightening copper steel 1.4301
alloys. For treating plug-in contacts made from brass, bronze, cop-
per in continuous lines and rack operation.
Umicore Activator 6120* Salt Mixture 30-240 g Acidic - 15-90 sec 20-70 -
Good activation of steel, nonferrous metals, and nickel. Also suit-
able for derusting and descaling. Simple handling.
Umicore Activator 49 Salt Mixture 20-150 g Acidic - 10-180 sec 20-50 -

Removal of oxide rests and activation of surfaces to be plated,
copper and nickel in particular.
Umicore Activator 878 Pd 10 mg 1 - 30-180 sec 25 -

(5-15 mg) (20-40)
Chloride-free palladium catalyst for printed circuit boards and Makeup 100 ml
ceramic substrates. High seed density, selective seeding of copper. Concentrate (50-150 ml)
®
Simple bath maintenance with long bath life. For NIRUNA
Process.
*For use in continuous plating lines, RT = room temperature
Pre- and Post-treatments / March 2016 / Page 49 of 55

Specified content / bath pH-value Current density Time of exposure Temperature Electrode
makeup per 1 litre A/dm² °C material
Umicore Cleaner 864 Concentrate 100 ml Acidic - 4 min 50 -

(50-150 ml) (3-5 min) (25-60)
Degreasing of nonferrous metals and cleaning of copper surfaces
(printed circuit boards). Free from strong complexing agents, good
resist compatibility, simple bath maintenance.
Umicore Cleaner 865 Concentrate 50 ml 1-2 - 3 min 40 -

(25-100 ml) (1-6 min) (RT-max. 60)
Degreasing of nonferrous metals and cleaning of copper surfaces
(printed circuit boards). Contains phosphate, free from strong com-
plexing agents, good resist compatibility, simple bath maintenance
with long bath life.

Bath makeup pH-value Current Time of Tempe- Anode Removal rate Max. loading
per 1 litre density exposure rature material of bath
A/dm² °C
Umicore Micro-Etch 910 Salt Mixture 40-120 g 1-2 - 0.5 - 6 min 25-35 - 0.2-0.8 µm/min 12 g/l Cu
Cleaning and activation of copper surfaces on printed circuit boards,
free from complexing agents. Uniform etch removal, constant etch
rate and high copper uptake. Simple bath maintenance and long
bath life.
Umicore Gold Brightening Bath 408 WS Makeup Salt 130 g Alkaline 100-300 - 65-75 Cathode 5-10 µm in -
stainless 5-10 sec
Anodic brightening of 8 - 18 carat gold alloys. Capacity max. 2 kg of steel
jewellery per litre.
Umicore Gold-Stripper 645 Makeup Salt 20 g Alkaline - - RT - 0.5-1 µm/min 20 g/l Au

(20-35)
Stripping of gold from all common substrates. High stripping speed
and capacity, minimal attack on the substrate. Stripper works with-
out external current source.
Umicore Gold-Stripper 647 Concentrate 100 ml Alkaline - - RT - 0.5-1 µm/min 20 g/l Au

(20-35)
Stripping of gold from all common substrates. High stripping speed
and capacity, minimal attack on the substrate. Stripper works with-
out external current source.
Umicore Stripper 648* Concentrate 200 ml 12.0 3-5 - 45-55 Cathode 0.9 µm/min -
stainless at 3 A/dm²
Cyanide-free stripper for the anodic removal of thin gold and silver steel 1.3 µm/min
coatings, mostly from strip materials. No visible attack on the at 5 A/dm²
substrate.
Umicore Palladium-Stripper 640 Concentrate 100 ml Alkaline - - 20-30 - 0.6 µm/min 20 g/l Pd
NaCN 40 g
Alkaline-cyanide stripper for removing palladium from nickel and
cooper alloys. High stripping speed and capacity, can be replen-
ished, works without external current source.

Bath makeup pH-value Current Time of Tempe- Anode Removal rate Max. loading
per 1 litre density exposure rature material of bath
A/dm² °C

®
ARGUNA Pre-dip 600 Concentrate 50 ml Approx. - 25 sec 60 - - -
11 (15-30 sec) (50-70)
Dip process on an aqueous basis for avoiding immersion silver-
plating effects during selective silver-plating in silver electrolytes free
of potassium and sodium cyanide.
Umicore Silver-Stripper 636 Makeup Salt 50 g 9.0 2-3 - 30-35 Cathode 1.2 µm/min 20-35 g/l Ag
(8.2-9.0) stainless at 2 A/dm²
Cyanide-free, non-toxic stripper for the anodic removal of silver from steel 1.8 µm/min
all common substrates. High capacity, minimal attack on the base at 3 A/dm²
material. Lifetime 4 - 5 days.
Umicore Antitarnish 613 Concentrate 250 ml 1.5 - 30 sec 35 - - 10 m²/l

Wetting (1.0-2.0) (10-120 sec) (20-40)
Chromium-free antitarnish protection for silver and copper. Storage Agent 2 5 ml
protection on an aqueous basis without organic solvents for techni-
cal and decorative silver deposits. Solderability and surface resis-
tivity will not be influenced.
Umicore Antitarnish 614 Concentrate 10 ml Weakly - 2 min 35 - - -

alkaline (30 sec - (25-40)
Process for the antitarnish protection of silver free from CFCs, 3 min)
CHCs, HCs and chromium. Simple immersion process for technical
components such as contacts as well as for decorative applications.
Good sliding properties and solderability, low contact resistance;
colour and brightness are not adversely affected.
Umicore Antitarnish 616 Initial 10 ml 6.5 - 5 min 45-55 - - -

Concentrate (5-8)
Process free from heavy metals based on nanobiotechnology for
protecting silver against tarnishing. Simple immersion process on
aqueous basis for decorative and technical applications. Biologically
safe, kind to the skin and hypoallergenic.
RT = room temperature

Precious Metal Preparations, AURUNA® Selective Module II
Precious Metal Preparations for Plating AURUNA Selective Module II

®
AURUNA Ammonium Gold Sulphite Solution 100 Precious Metal Savings  Precious metal savings of up to 40 % compared

®
AURUNA Sodium Gold Sulphite Solution 100 and Selectivity to conventional selective plating techniques.

®
AURUNA -Form Silver Conductive Lacquer-2  Improved selectivity compared to wheel and belt
 Umicore Potassium Gold Cyanide 68.2 % techniques, especially on bent contacts.
 Umicore Silver Cyanide 80.5 %  Best possible selectivity due to specifically de-
signed electrolyte guidance in the brush head.
 Umicore Potassium Silver Cyanide 54 %
 Platinum and Palladium Compounds Reliability and Service  Easy and cost-effective retrofitting of existing
reel-to-reel equipment.
 Short set-up times when producing different part
geometries.
AURUNA Selective Module II  Minimal wear due to the use of high-quality
materials.
Application ®
The AURUNA Selective Module II is used for the  Spare parts readily available, procurement at
continuous and highly selective plating of semi- short notice.
finished strips such as stamped contacts with many  Many years of expertise in equipment design and
different precious metals. The complete module can electrolyte development.
be easily integrated into existing selective plating
lines as an independent unit. The heart of the mod- Efficiency  Connecting several AURUNA Selective Mod-
®
ule is a stationary brush unit. ules in line allows extremely high line speeds,
variable thickness distribution and flexible plating
Functional Principle The continuous strip to be plated is guided over the of a wide variety of part geometries.
brush head while the electrolyte is selectively
pumped through the brush body to the plating zone.
The strip or contact surfaces to be plated are wetted
by means of a special cloth enclosing the whole
head. The finely adjustable wetting of the cloth as
well as precise strip guidance allow very exact and
selective metal deposition at maximum line speed.

Dimensionally Stable Anodes, Wires and Ribbons
PLATINODE 
® ®
PLATINODE
Dimensionally Stable Dimensionally stable Umicore electrodes are  Hard chrome plating
Electrodes marketed at Umicore under the brand name - Piston rings
® ®
PLATINODE . PLATINODE describes the refrac-
- Piston rods
tory metals, such as titanium and niobium, coated
with both purest platinum and also with mixed metal - Shock absorbers
oxide. The electrocatalytic functional layers of plati- - Hydraulic cylinders
num or various precious metal oxides are used - Printing cylinders
throughout virtually the entire electrochemical
High Temperature The high temperature electrolysis (HTE) production
industry.
Electrolysis division of Umicore electroplating has been involved
The choice of coating - be it platinum or MMO - and in the development, construction and production of
specification of the required layer thickness depends electrode systems for over three decades. This ex-
on the customer’s specific area of use. perience, combined with the in-depth specialist
Huge range of uses for Umicore Electrode Systems: knowledge of its employees and the high technical
 Precious and non-precious metal electroplating level of production, enables the company to develop
the best possible innovative system solution for its
 Electronics and semiconductor industries customers.
 Photovoltaics The customer-specific range of services includes:
 Anodisation  Skilled customer support and advice
 Metal recovery  Development and construction of customised
 Electroforming electrodes
 Chloralkali electrolysis  Choice of special functional layers
 Acid electrolysis  Fast and documented sample processing
 State of the art, mechanised production site
 Cathodic corrosion protection
 Repair and recoating of used electrodes
 Chemical process engineering
 Resources available for studying and developing
 Wastewater treatment electrode systems
 Drinking water treatment  Project preparation and post-processing with
 Water and swimming pool water disinfection customers and at customers’ premises
 Lighting industry  Damage analysis using up-to-date analysis
methods

Dimensionally Stable Anodes, Wires and Ribbons
PLATINODE  PLATINODE 
® ®
Mechanical Production In addition to continuous enhancement of HTE coat- Platinized Wires and made of molybdenum, titanium, stainless steel,
ing, market requirements also necessitate expan- Ribbons nickel and nickel alloys etc. are coated with
sion of the mechanical production facilities. Umicore platinum from the molten salt on two continuously
in many fields acts as a systems supplier here. operation plants. It is possible in this manner to
“Everything from a single source” – this is the motto deposit layers from 0.2 to > 50 µm with excellent
of Umicore’s customer service with an extensive list density and adhesive strength.
of products. Applications:
Increasing numbers of items have to be processed  Lighting industry
at the highest quality level with short delivery times.
This is ensured by first-class skilled staff and an  Electronics
extensive range of machinery.  Sensor technology
Umicore electroplating is equipped with the following  Cathodic protection etc.
machines in order to offer a high vertical range of
manufacture:
 CNC punch press
 CNC bending presses (vertical/horizontal)
 Round bending machines
 Circular cutting machine
 Swing beam shears
 Surface grinding machine
 Inert gas laser welding unit
 Spot welding units
 TIG welding unit
 Pressure blasting units
 Vertical and shuttle storage equipment
Umicore’s mechanical production site covers an Detailed information on all products in the List of Products is
area of approx. 500 m². available on request!

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Weakly Acid Colour Gold

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Weakly Acid Colour Gold

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Weakly Acid Colour Gold

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Weakly Acid Gold Electrolytes

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High Speed Acid Gold

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High Speed Acid Gold

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Strongly Acid Gold Electrolytes

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Fine Gold Electrolytes

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Fine Gold Electrolytes

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Fine Gold Electrolytes

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Fine Gold Electrolytes

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Fine Gold Electrolytes

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Alkaline-cyanide Gold Alloy

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Alkaline-cyanide Gold Alloy

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Cyanide-free Gold Sulphite

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Electroless Gold Electrolytes

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