The result is better chrome coverage in low current density areas. Rather, it changes the deposition potential of various impurities to where they do not plate out during normal production. Thus, plating can be continued, even though the solution is contaminated, until such time as the bath can be electrolytically purified at low current densities to remove the interfering impurities. The Martron Process is a heavy duty addition agent system for bright nickel plating. It offers consistent, quality performance with a minimum of in-plant control, and is formulated for installations where preplate cleaning is less than optimum.
Deposits are ductile, low stressed, and readily accept subsequent coatings of chrome.
Additionally, the Martron Process offers multi-component flexibility for installations preferring this degree of control. Low current density performance is excellent, even from solutions contaminated with many metallic impurities such as copper and zinc. Thus, a variety of base metals, including zinc die castings, can be processed in the same operating solution. Two addition agents, Martron Carrier and Martron Booster II are used to replenish the brightener components in an operating bath. Occasional separate additions of Martron Air Wetter are also usually required.