CDR GalvanLab®

Determination of Potash concentration in bronze baths

Potash analysis makes it possible to check the concentration of free hydroxides in bronze baths: the value must be kept within well-defined ranges to ensure an optimal deposition rate and to obtain a deposit free of aesthetic defects.

Monitoring the free potash value is essential on the production line in order to provide real-time correction and prevent defects on the finished product.

Method

Test principle

The free potash value is determined by the reaction between hydroxide ions in the galvanic bath and a chromogen. The optical intensity is proportional to the concentration of hydroxide ions in the analyzed sample.

Calibration curve

The calibration curve was obtained by correlating the CDR method with the reference method.

Calibration Curve Potash in Bronze Baths
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The chemical analysis instrument for electroplating baths

CDR GalvanLab®

  • Complete analysis panel, supplied already configured
  • Up to 16 determinations simultaneously
  • Possibility of carrying out analyses of the same sample
  • Integrated printer
  • Full connections (LAN - USB - Bluetooth barcode/QR code reader)