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Document Code: FT13019
RHENIUM, code: 13019

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DATA SHEET
RHENIUM - Code 13019
FIELD OF APPLICATION
This solution is used at ambient temperature for the application of rhenium when using the DALIC
selective brush plating process.
Rhenium is a silvery metal which has good resistance to corrosion and/or to high temperatures. Its
melting point is very high (3180C). Only surpassed by carbon and tungsten.
Rhenium is principally used to improve the thermal resistance of electric oven filaments, in the
production of thermocouples and, as a catalyst in the chemical industry.
It is weldable.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEPOSIT

- Density: 21,03.

ELECTROLYSIS PARAMETERS
- Current density:
- Efficiency:
- Quantity of current for 1 m on 1 dm:
- Polarity:
- Anode / part displacement speed:
- Deposition rate:

- Volume of solution:

50 A/dm of anode / part surface in contact.

0,12 g / Ah at 50 A/dm.
1750 mAh.
normal.
10-20 m / min.
S = 1/3 A
V = 0,159 m / min.
S = 1/6 A
V = 0,079 m / min.
(*) S = Anode contact area; A = Area to be plated.
use 7 cm3 to deposit 1 m on 1 dm (calculated on the basis
of plating 30% of the initial metal content. Dependent upon
the specific application and, subject to test, it may be
possible to re-use the solution for a longer period without any
significant loss of coating characteristics.

APPLICATION PROCESSES
Preparatory steps before rhenium plating have not fully been established for this solution.
On most base materials, the surface is generally cleaned according to the data sheet FT11020 and preplated with a nickel undercoat. After a water rinse, another undercoat, 0,5 m of gold for example, may
be necessary to ensure adhesion to the substrate (GOLD 100 or 50 solutions, data sheets FT13001 or FT
13002).

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOLUTION

The solution is acidic (pH = 2) and contains 100 g/L of rhenium.

DALIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If required, DALIC is always available to assist in establishing the optimum plating conditions for your
particular application.