KEMIA PTE LTD

4 Tuas South Drive #04-21, Singapore 637048

Phone : (65) 6863 3397, Fax : (65) 6863 1707 TDS
Email : admin@kemia.com.sg NI 70H
Website : www.kemia.com.sg March 2018
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

NI-70H
RoHS COMPLIANCE, HIGH PHOSPHOROUS ELECTROLESS NICKEL PROCESS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES NI-70H MAKE UP : Light Yellow liquid.
NI-70H PART I : Green liquid.
NI-70H PART II : Clear liquid.
DESCRIPTION
NI-70H is a Lead and Cadmium free, fast speed RoHS Compliance, high phosphorous electroless nickel process
designed to produce deposits exhibiting excellent lubricity and corrosion resistance.
NI-70H process chemically deposits a uniform nickel alloy containing 10.5 ~ 12.0% of phosphorous content. It
is capable of plating on steel, aluminum, stainless steel and copper alloys etc.
MAIN FEATURES
• Uniform nickel phosphorous alloy containing 10.5 ~ 12.0% phosphorous content.
• High productivity for high P EN production.
• Excellent corrosion resistance.
• Porous free deposit.
• Non-magnetic deposit.
• Compressive stress.
• Meets requirements of MIL-C-26074B, AMS 2404A and AMS 2405.
• Can be used for both rack and barrel plating.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Typical Results
Phosphorous Content Wt% 10.5 ~ 12.0
Melting Point °C 880
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion µm/m/°C 13 ~ 15
Magnetic Properties Non-magnetic
Corrosion Resistance (ASTM B117) > 1000 hours
Nitric Acid Test Pass*
Base Material : Steel
Thickness : 5 ~ 15 micron
Nitric Acid : 50% v/v HNO3 concentrate
Dipping Time : 30 seconds
Dipping Temperature : Ambient
* Fail is indicated by any significant discolouration of the deposit.
Hardness-Knoop hardness (kg/mm²)
As plated 450 ~ 470
Heat Treated (400°C/1 hr) 800 ~ 850

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EQUIPMENT
Plating units normally used for hot acid electroless nickel solutions are suitable for use with NI-70H solution.
Exhaust ventilation is recommended to remove steam and solution mist which are caused by agitation or
gassing of the solution which may contain nickel salts. The solutions should be covered when it contains no
work and is at or near operating temperature.
TANK
Tanks fabricated from high density polypropylene are suggested. An excellent plating arrangement is a twin-
tank setup, with one tank held in reserve. If the nickel begins to deposit on the production tank, the solution
can immediately be filtered into the stand by tank, chemically adjusted and operated. Therefore, the twin-
tank arrangement can eliminate costly downtime.
HEATING
Electric immersion heaters fabrication from 304 or 316 stainless steel, titanium or anodized titanium; or steam
Teflon Supercoil are satisfactory for heating the solution.
AGITATION
Clean, mild air agitation or mechanical work rod agitation (vertical preferred) is satisfactory. The rate of
agitation can affect the deposition rate.
FILTRATION
Continuous filtration, though not necessary is suggested for optimum results. A 1-micron bag-type filter
provide adequate filtration for most installations. Use periodic filtration if continuous filtration is not feasible.

BATH MAKE-UP
NI-70H Part I 6%
NI-70H Make up 15%
Deionised Water 79%

MAKE UP PROCEDURE
1. Rinse tank thoroughly with D I water. New plastic tank should be leached with dilute (2 ~ 3% by volume)
sulphuric acid, then rinsed with D I water, conditioned with dilute (2 ~ 3% by volume) ammonium
hydroxide, and finally rinsed with D.I. water.
2. Fill tank to about 50% of its working volume with D.I. water.
3. Add required amount of NI-70H PART I and NI-70H MAKE-UP using either air or mechanical agitation to
ensure thorough mixing.
4. Fill tank to tank volume with D I water.
5. Heat solution to 82 ~ 90°C.
6. Check solution pH. Adjust upward with ammonium hydroxide or Potassium Carbonate downward with
sulphuric acid (10% by volume).

SOLUTION OPERATION
Parameters Range Optimum
Temperature 85 ~ 90°C 86°C
pH 4.4 ~ 5.3 4.65
Solution Loading 0.3 ~ 2.5 dm²/Lt 1.2 dm²/Lt
Nickel Concentration 5.3 ~ 6.2 gm/lit 6.0 gm/lit

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SOLUTION REPLENISHMENT
NI-70H requires regular addition of its respective components for optimum solution performance.
Replenishment is based upon percent nickel activity of the solution. This can be determined by:
1. A simple nickel titration.
2. Estimating nickel usage based upon surface area and thickness of the deposit.
3. Auto-analysis.
NI-70H PART I and NI-70H PART II are replenished at a ratio of 1 : 1.

pH Control
The use of an electrometric pH meter is strongly recommended. The solution should be regularly checked at
least twice per shift and adjustments made to keep the solution within the pH range of 4.6 - 5.2. To increase
pH - use Ammonium Hydroxide (26%) or Potassium Carbonate. To reduce pH - use Sulphuric Acid (10%).

SOLUTION PERFORMANCE
Plating Speed µ/hr
Temperature Typical Result
New Make Up 86°C 10 ~ 15 µm/hr
At 4 MT 90°C 8 ~ 12 µm/hr

Determination of Nickel in Electroless Nickel Solution

Reagent Used
1. Conc Ammonium Hydroxide, AR
2. Murexide Indicator
3. 0.1M EDTA
Procedure
1. Pipette 5 ml of bath sample into a 300 ml conical flask.
2. Add 100 ml D I water.
3. Add 10 ml of Conc NH4OH.
4. Add 0.2 ~ 0.3 gm of Murexide Indicator.
5. Titrate with 0.1M EDTA until the colour change to an intense blue-violet endpoint.
Calculations
ml of 0.1M EDTA Used x 1.174 = gm/litre of Nickel metal
Optimum concentration : 5.8 gm/lit
Replenishment
Nickel metal content should be maintained within the range of 5.3 ~ 6.2 gm/lit.

For each one gm/lit of nickel metal to be replenished, add 10 ml/l of NI-70H PART I and 10 ml/l of NI-70H
PART II. Check pH of the solution and adjust if necessary.

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Determination Of Sodium Hypophosphite In Electroless Nickel Solution
Reagent Used
1. 0.1N Iodine Solution
2. 0.1N Sodium Thiosulfate Solution, Na2S2O3
3. 6N Hydrochloric Acid, AR
4. Starch Indicator
Procedure
1. Pipette 5 ml of bath sample into a stoppered Iodine flask.
2. Add with a graduate, 25 ml of 6N Hydrochloric Acid.
3. Add with a pipette, exactly 50 ml of 0.1N Iodine solution.
4. Quickly stopper the flask, add water to seal the mouth of the flask, swirl the solution to mix and set aside
in a dark place for exactly 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes, rinse the stopper and sides of the flask with a small amount of D I water using a wash
bottle.
6. Titrate immediately with 0.1N Sodium Thiosulphate to a light yellow colour. Add about 1 ml of Starch
Indicator and continue the titration until the solution turns from bluish black to colourless as endpoint.
Calculations
(50 - ml of Na2S2O3 Used ) x 1.06 = gm/lit Sodium Hypophosphite.

WASTE WATER
NI-70H solutions contain nickel and are slightly acidic, should be waste-treated according to local regulations.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Addition agents and plating solution are poisonous and/or slightly acidic.
Necessary safety precautions should be adhered at all times.
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GUARANTEE
Above instructions and recommendations are the results of intensive testing and shop experiences. They are for your information, only.
Our guarantee extends to the continuous quality of our products as they leave our factory and not to their usage in the field, which is a factor beyond
the control of a supplier.
Dated Issued: March 2018
Spsds: May 2013

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