The Use of Wetting Agents/Fume Suppressants for Minimizing the Atmospheric Emissions from Hard Chromium Electroplating Baths
Abstract
This project demonstrates that a "third" generation wetting agent/fume suppressant (WA/FS) chemical additive to hard chromium electroplating baths reduces hexavalent chromium airborne emissions to the environment and reduces employee occupational exposures in the electroplating shop. While emissions are important, maintaining material quality for tactical equipment is paramount, and the WA/FS has no negative effect on electroplating quality or basis metals. Further, once added to the electroplating bath, the WA/FS does not measurably degrade over a period of time. Also, the project demonstrates the use of WA/FS during normal, full-scale plating operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA423561
Entities
People
- Craig Matzdorf
- Kathleen Paulson
- Stephen Scwartz
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center