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*Ruthenium electrolytes <br/>Ruthenium coatings are mostly used for decorative purposes creating a fashionable “grey” ruthenium color on the surface. An additional color variation is created by using “ruthenium-black” deposits which are mainly used in bi-color decorative articles.
*Rhodium electrolytes <br/>Rhodium deposits are extremely hard (HV 700 – 1000) and wear resistant. They also excel in light reflection. Both properties are of value for technical as well as decorative applications. While technical applications mainly require hard, stress and crack free coatings, thejewelry industry takes advantage of the light whitish deposits with high corrosion resistance.<br />
*Silver electrolytes < br/>Silver electrolytes without additives generate dull soft deposits (HV ~ 80) which are mainly used as contact layers on connectors with limited insertion and withdrawal cycles. Properties required for decorative purposes such as shiny bright surfaces and higher wear resistance are achieved through various additives to the basic Ag electrolyte.<br />