Advanced Surface Technologies Blog Electroless Nickel Plating On Magnesium

Electroless nickel plating on magnesium is the preferred engineering coating solution for applications requiring high levels of corrosion and wear resistance, deposit uniformity and hardness, solid lubricity, and solderability. Electroless nickel plating is an autocatalytic chemical process used to deposit a uniform layer of nickel-phosphorous alloy onto a part without the necessity of applying electrical current.   Since the plating process requires no electrical current, the coating produced is a very uniform structure that can be applied over various metals and substrates. Magnesium Plating Uses Magnesium is widely used in aerospace, medical, and military applications as well as automotive, and commercial projects.  Its use has been expanding due to its high strength-to-weight ratio.  Regardless of is application, magnesium needs protective coatings to prevent corrosion.  Advanced Surface Technologies is one of a handful of companies that has developed the expertise to properly apply electroless nickel on a variety of magnesium alloys like AZ91, AZ31, and Read more…