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SUMMARY
The reflectance of average daylight (D65) from chromium electroplated from a commercial chromium III electrolyte has been compared with that from a commercial chromium VI bath. The perceived colour has been presented using L*a*b* colour coordinates and discussed with respect to spectral reflectance. A significant substrate effect is suggested. A bright silver substrate minimises the perceived difference in colour between the two chromium deposits.
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P.A.W. Lansdell
Paul Lansdell is a Member of Council of the IMF. He is Technical Manager of Kohler. Mira Ltd., Cheltenham, U.K. and was awarded a Ph.D. in Birmingham University 2001. Paul has twelve years experience with Kohler-Mira Ltd., He has been an industrial metallurgist since 1977, specialising in casting, precious metals and metal finishing. His early career was with Federal Mogul, Inc. and with Engelhard Inc.