Durston
DURSTON 18K GOLD COLOR PLATING SOLUTION
Product details
Description
Durston's 18K Gold Plating Solution delivers professional-grade results without cyanide, making it the safer choice for your workshop. This 500ml formula creates a rich, consistent 18k gold finish on silver and brass with superior corrosion resistance and colour stability. Heat activation ensures proper development and optimal adhesion. The non-toxic composition reduces environmental concerns while maintaining the quality jewelers expect. Ideal for plating, repairs, and restoration work, it resists tarnishing and oxidation when stored correctly, offering unlimited shelf life for your bench.
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Gold Content |
0.7g |
| Anode Required |
Stainless Steel (at surface area ratio of 2:1 anodic surface) |
| Suitable for |
Rack or Barrel plating |
| Bath Size |
500ml – 100 litres |
| ph |
7.5 – 8.5 |
| Plating Temperature |
45-50 degrees C (115 – 125 degrees F) |
| Rectifier Requirement |
DC; minimum 10v, minimum 3amps up to 50 amps. Low Ripple |
| Deposition Speed |
0.15 micron in 30 seconds |
| Thickness |
up to 1 micron |
Plating basics The rhodium and gold plating sequence with operating ranges.
Plating basics
The plating sequence
Plating only sticks to a perfectly clean surface, so most of the work happens before the piece goes into the plating bath.
- Finish and cleanPolish the piece completely, since plating shows every scratch. Remove polishing compound with ultrasonic cleaning and steam.
- ElectrocleanConnect the piece to the negative lead and a stainless steel anode to the positive lead in heated electrocleaner. This step is essential before rhodium.
- RinseRinse in distilled water to stop carrying cleaner into the next tank.
- ActivateDip in acid activator with no current, then rinse in distilled water again.
- PlatePiece on the negative lead, platinized titanium anode on the positive lead, at the voltage and time on the solution's data sheet.
- Recovery rinseRinse first in a still recovery rinse to save solution, then in clean distilled water.
- DrySteam or blow dry, and let the piece cool before handling.