Characteristics and properties of electrodeposited chromium from solutions with varying sulphate ratios

Summary

For many applications the simple chromic/sulphuric bath is still preferred when electrodepositing chromium coatings, The structure and mechanical properties of such deposits have been examined in the past but a more complete picture than hitherto reported is necessary if the in-service performance of coatings in certain applications is to be better appreciated.

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M. McCormick

Malcolm McCormick formerly with Firth Brown Ltd, Sheffield is presently a senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield. In 1979 he began work on chromium electrocoatings and the modelling of electrochemical systems. He is now actively engaged in both the electrocoatings and electroforming fields. A member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers and the IMF he serves on the professional group dealing with industrial processes and is the author of a patent and several publications.