Plating on plastics

McCaskie, J. E.

doi:10.1016/s0026-0576(06)80204-7

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“…improve adsorption of metallic films on polymer surface [32]. Samples of polyethylene were treated in a thermostatic vessel using a continually stirred polythionic acid solution at 60 • C. At certain time intervals, samples were removed from the polythionic acid solution, rinsed with distilled water, dried using filter paper and then dried over CaCl 2 for 24 h. The samples were then treated with a Cu(II/I) salt solution at 60 • C, rinsed with distilled water, dried over CaCl 2 and analyzed using XRD, XPS, SEM and UV-vis.…”

Section: Cu X S Film Depositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Structural, chemical and optical properties of the polyethylene–copper sulfide composite thin films synthesized using polythionic acid as sulfur source

Ancutienė

Navea

Baltrušaitis

2015

Applied Surface Science

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Section: Cu X S Film Depositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Structural, chemical and optical properties of the polyethylene–copper sulfide composite thin films synthesized using polythionic acid as sulfur source

Ancutienė

Navea

Baltrušaitis

2015

Applied Surface Science

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“…The application of chromium polymers has stood out significantly in the automotive industry, household appliances, civil construction, among others, mainly due to the appearance and functionality of the pieces being similar to those of metallic pieces . Chroming is defined as a process in which a part is covered by metal layers in order to improve the aesthetic finish in the case of polymeric parts, and in metal parts has the function of increasing its resistance to corrosion, friction, and mechanical stresses, thus providing greater durability and also adding value to the piece …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Reprocessing of chromed ABS parts with chemical pickling and new chrome plating

Kurek

Moll

Herbst

et al. 2017

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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In this work, chrome-plated acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) parts containing defects in the deposited metal layer were pickled up to two times in hydrochloric and nitric acid under different immersion times. The influence of pickling on the properties of ABS was evaluated by thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopyattenuated total reflection (FTIR-ATR), scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and roughness. The pickled parts were again chromed and evaluated by visual inspection and adhesion. The metallic layer was removed and a slight yellowing of the samples surface with the increase of pickling time. There were no significant changes in the thermal behavior of the material. Some of the components of ABS were removed, as evidenced by the reduction of the absorption peaks intensity in FTIR-ATR, by the increase of roughness and presence of pores on the surface. With the increase of the immersion time and the number of pickling, there was the formation of pores with larger sizes and decrease in roughness, making metal-polymer adhesion difficult. Only one pickling, under immersion time of 30 min, was adequate for the removal of the metallic layer, allowing new chrome plating. V C 2017Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 46131.

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“…Electroplating is a type of surface treatment that is currently being used, mainly in the automotive field. It is defined as a process by which a given surface is covered with metal to make it more resistant to corrosion, friction and stress, providing it more durability, or improving its aesthetic appearance . Over the past 20 years, plated plastic components have been widely used in numerous industries, including electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial, defense, construction materials, and packaging for cosmetics.…”

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“…Acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene (ABS) terpolymer, traditionally used in the manufacturing of chrome parts, represents 50% of the total consumption. Other polymers like polypropylene, polycarbonate, and polyacetal are also chromed by a process similar to ABS . However, these materials are more expensive and have limited applications.…”

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Evaluation of the etching and chrome plating on the ABS, PVC, and PVC/ABS blends surface

Kurek

Dotto

Araújo

et al. 2016

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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As replacement for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), which is commonly used in the manufacture of chrome parts, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and PVC/ABS blend parts were produced by injection process, etched in sulfochromic solution in different concentrations, immersion time, and temperature, and they were subsequently chrome-plated by conventional method. After etching, the sample surfaces were analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), roughness, and contact angle, and compared with the ABS surface. The metal deposition was assessed by visual inspection and adhesion test. The roughness influenced the adhesion of the metal layer directly. The chemical etching increased the surface wettability. To achieve a good metal layer adhesion, higher temperatures, immersion time, and etching solution concentration were necessary. A concentration of 350 g/L chromic acid and 400 g/L sulfuric acid, a 70 8C temperature and a 15 min immersion time resulted in good adhesion in PVC and PVC/ABS blends.

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Plating on plastics

Cited by 34 publications

References 1 publication

Structural, chemical and optical properties of the polyethylene–copper sulfide composite thin films synthesized using polythionic acid as sulfur source

Structural, chemical and optical properties of the polyethylene–copper sulfide composite thin films synthesized using polythionic acid as sulfur source

Reprocessing of chromed ABS parts with chemical pickling and new chrome plating

Evaluation of the etching and chrome plating on the ABS, PVC, and PVC/ABS blends surface

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