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Kanigen MP<\/h2><\/div>
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Chemical nickel plating<\/h4><\/div>

General<\/span><\/h1><\/h5><\/div>

Electroless nickel plating is a deposition process using\"\" <\/span>solution <\/span>. This aqueous process enables a nickel-phosphorus alloy to be deposited on all common metals used in the manufacture of machine parts, without the need for an external power supply. Its remarkable properties have made it a key player in the field of functional metal deposition for many years.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Kanigen\u00ae process, in which Kanigen stands for KAtalytic NIckel GENeration, was developed by G.A.T.X. (General American Transport Corporation) in the late ’50s. This is the name of the original electroless nickel plating process. Atela SA began its activity by purchasing the Kangien\u00ae license for Switzerland.<\/p>\n

The main characteristics of the KANIGEN\u00ae deposit are homogeneity and controllable thickness, gloss, density and non-porosity of the coating. They can be applied to all common construction metals, including low- and high-alloy steels, non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, bronze, inconel, etc.) and aluminum, titanium and magnesium alloys.<\/p>\n

Non-conductive substrates such as plastics, glass, ceramics and semiconductors can also be coated using a suitable preparation procedure.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Technical information<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>

KANIGEN\u00ae deposits are produced in three variants, each with a different phosphorus content in the NiP alloy and different properties:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Properties<\/span><\/div>\n
to ISO 4527<\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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KANIGEN HP<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

High phosphorus<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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KANIGEN MP<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Medium phosphorus<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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KANIGEN LP<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Low phosphorus<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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Electrolytic nickel<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chemical composition<\/td>\n> 10% wt. Phosphorus<\/td>\n5 \u2013 9% wt. Phosphorus<\/td>\n1 \u2013 4% wt. Phosphorus<\/td>\nClassic structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Structure<\/td>\nAmorphous
(metallic glass)<\/td>\n		Microcrystalline<\/td>\nMicrocrystalline<\/td>\nCrystal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bath capacity<\/td>\n2000 x 790 x 1300 mm<\/td>\n1150 x 670 x 1800 mm<\/td>\n1150 x 670 x 1800 mm<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Melting point<\/td>\n875\u00b0C<\/td>\n890\u00b0C<\/td>\n910\u00b0C<\/td>\n1\u2019452\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Density<\/td>\n7.9<\/td>\n8.2<\/td>\n8.5<\/td>\n8.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expansion coefficient<\/td>\n\n
13 x 10 \u2013 6 \/ \u00b0K at room temperature<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
13 x 10 \u2013 6 \/ \u00b0K at room temperature<\/span><\/td>\n13 x 10 \u2013 6 \/ \u00b0K at room temperature<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Thermal conductivity<\/p>\n

(W\/cm x K)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

0.044 \u2013 00.57<\/td>\n\n
~ 0.7<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
~ 0.7<\/span><\/td>\n0.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Electrical resistivity<\/p>\n

(\u00b5Ocm)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

110<\/td>\n72<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n6.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Wear resistance <\/span>after line. <\/span>Therm.<\/p>\n

290\u00b0C 5h (Taber index)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magnetic susceptibility<\/td>\n\n
Amagnetic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Slightly magnetic<\/td>\nMagnetic<\/td>\nMagnetic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Hardness<\/p>\n

(without Therm line)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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~ 520 HV 0.1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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~ 580 HV 0.1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
~ 650 HV<\/span><\/td>\n200 HV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Hardness (with  trait. Therm<\/span><\/p>\n

290\u00b0C 5h)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
~ <\/span>900 HV 0.1<\/td>\n~ <\/span>900 HV 0.1<\/td>\n~ <\/span>900 HV 0.1<\/td>\n150 \u2013 200 HV 0.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Elasticity<\/p>\n

(unhardened deposit)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

~<\/span> 2%<\/td>\n\n
~ 0.3%<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
~ 0.1%<\/span><\/td>\n18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Features<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/h5><\/div>
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Thickness uniformity<\/h6><\/div>

Unlike the electrolytic process, which is limited in thickness in hollow parts and produces extra thickness on the most exposed parts of a component, electroless nickel plating produces a deposit of uniform thickness over the entire surface of the part, even if its shape is highly profiled.<\/p>\n

This remarkable property reconciles mechanics with surface treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Thickness accuracy<\/h6><\/div>

Very high precision can be achieved with electroless nickel plating. We guarantee a micro-lending thickness of +7- 10%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Deposit recovery power<\/h6><\/div>

Reduced weight and assembly size The most inaccessible parts of a component can be coated, provided the surfaces are in contact with the bath. This makes it possible to coat parts with complex geometries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Hardness<\/h6><\/div>

From 500-550 HV 0.1 in its non-heat-treated state (raw bath), hardness can be increased to 1100 HV 0.1 by heat treatment for one hour at 400 C or 5 hours at 290 C.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Solderability<\/h6><\/div>

Electroless nickel enables soft soldering and brazing. It can be used to make materials such as aluminum alloys, stainless steel and inconel weldable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wear resistance<\/h6><\/div>

A heat-treated KANIGEN deposit is up to 5 times more wear-resistant than an electrolytic nickel deposit according to the Taber index.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Corrosion resistance<\/h6><\/div>

A heat-treated KANIGEN deposit is up to 5 times more resistant to corrosion than an electrolytic nickel deposit according to the Taber index.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Influence of thermal treatments<\/h6><\/div>

Heat treatments affect the properties of KANIGEN deposits in different ways:<\/p>\n

AT 200\u00b0C :<\/u><\/p>\n

Heat treatment at approx. 200\u00b0C helps to relieve internal stresses and improve adhesion to the substrate, particularly on aluminum alloys.<\/p>\n

240\u00b0C to 400\u00b0C :<\/u><\/p>\n

From 240\u00b0C up to 400\u00b0C, KANIGEN HP deposits harden by precipitating nickel phosphides in Ni3P form. <\/u><\/p>\n

400\u00b0C :<\/u><\/p>\n

From 400\u00b0C onwards, recrystallization and grain coarsening occur, leading to a gradual drop in hardness.<\/p>\n


\nAT 600\u00b0C :<\/u><\/p>\n

At 600-650\u00b0 C, Ni-Fe inter-diffusion between the deposit and the substrate occurs at the interface of steel or cast-iron substrates, increasing adhesion to such an extent that the deposit can be considered as melted onto the workpiece. It is also at these temperatures that the KANIGEN deposit acquires its best resistance to wear and abrasion.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Benefits<\/h5><\/div>
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Thickness uniformity<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Thickness accuracy<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Deposit recovery power<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Hardness<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Solderability<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Resistance to wear and corrosion<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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