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Electrical Conductivity Platings

When it comes to electrical conductivity, metals rank in order from most to least conductive: Silver, Copper, Gold, Aluminum, and Zinc. Silver stands out as the most electrically conductive metal among these.

In wet processes, materials can be plated with silver, copper, and gold. However, aluminum cannot undergo plating in wet processes. This limitation stems from aluminum's susceptibility to oxidation when exposed to air in normal environments, making it unsuitable for contacts and connectors due to potential corrosion.

Depending on the specific application requirements, contacts, and connectors often utilize gold, silver, tin, palladium, or palladium alloy plating. These plating materials offer varying degrees of electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability, catering to the diverse needs of electronic components and systems.

Available platings

Alkaline Copper Plating (metallization)

Max. size (DxWxH)
400mm x 500mm x 300mm

Bright Gold Plating (metallization) (containing Cobalt)
Bright Silver Plating (metallization)
Copper Sulfate Plating (metallization)
Electroless Gold Plating (Immersion Type for Thin Deposit)
Electroless Gold Plating (Reduction Type for Thick Deposit)
Electroless Silver Plating
Gold-Tin Alloy Plating
Hard Gold Plating
Hard Silver Plating
High-technology Three Partial Plating
Matte Silver Plating
Plating on Powder Particles
Plating on Titanium
Reel-to-Reel Gold and Tin Plating
Reel-to-Reel Gold and Tin-Copper Alloy Plating
Reel-to-Reel Gold Plating
Reel-to-Reel Silver Plating
Super Soldering Gold Plating
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