| Hardness |
1000 to 1100 HV OR 70 HRc |
| Corrosion protection |
Withstands numerous chemical agents even at high temperature (improved by a nickel sub-layer or multilayer chromium plating) |
| Thickness |
From 5 µ & 600 µ
|
| Adaptability |
Cylindrical or flat-shaped parts, complex shape on request (possibility to protect some areas from plating) |
| Maximum dimension of parts |
1800 x 1450 x 6000 mm
(max cylinder : Diameter 1200 mm x Length 6000 mm) |
| Grade of base |
All types of metal: carbon steel - even treated, stainless steel, copper and its alloys, cast iron, etc... |
| Friction coefficient |
Reduction of 50%
(comparison established between steel/steel and hard chrome/steel) |
| Regularity of thickness of deposit |
Smoothing reworking necessary for deposits greater than 50 µ |
| Adhesion of deposit on base |
Very good molecular attachment due to electrolytic process |
| Magnetic susceptibility |
Non-magnetic |
| Roughness |
Does not modify initial roughness of base.
Adaptable according to use: from 12/15 µ to 0.01 µ of Ra |
| Weldability |
Not advised |
| Density |
7.2 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
1800°c |
| Electrical resistivity |
50 µohm/cm |
| Thermal conductivity |
0.0550 Cal / cm / sec / °C
(excellent thermal conductor) |
