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→7.1.1.1.2 Non-Precious Metal Electrolytes
*Bronze electrolytes <br>Bronze coatings – in white or yellow color tones – are used either as an allergy free nickel replacement or as a surface layer for decorative purposes. For technical applications the bronze layers are utilized for their good corrosion resistance and good brazing and soldering properties.<br />
<figtable id="tab:Typical Electrolytes for the Deposition of Non-Precious Metals">'''Table 7.24: Typical Electrolytes for the Deposition of Non-Precious Metals''' {| class="twocolortable" style="text-align: left; font-size: 12px"|-!Type of Electrolyte !pH-Range!Electrolyte<br />temperature [°C]!Current density<br />[A/dm²]!Yield [%]|-|colspan="5" |'''Copper electrolytes'''|-|Cyanide copper|10 - 13|40 - 65|0 .5 - 4|70-95|-|Acidic copper|<1|20 - 35|2 - 8|<100|-|colspan="5" |'''Nickel electrolytes'''|-|Watts nickel<br />(Sulfate)|3 - 5|40 - 70|3 - 10|95-97|-|Sulfamate nickel|3 - 4|30 - 60|5 - 20|95-97|-|colspan="5" |'''Tin electrolytes'''|-|Acidic tin (Sulfate)|<1|18 - 25|1 - 3|<100|-|Alkaline tin|>10|75 - 80|2 - 17|max.95|-|colspan="5" |'''Tin electrolytes'''|-|DODUBRONCE W|Strongly alkaline|55 - 60|0.5 - 1.5||-|DODUBRONCE G|Strongly alkaline|45 - 50|2 - 3.5||-|DODUBRONCE AF|Strongly alkaline|58 - 62|0.5 - 1.5|</figtable>
==== Electroplating of Parts====