Nancy,
What is the target thickness for both metals in your application? the Pd and
the Ni replacement?
If you are going to solder the parts, then Ni would not necssarily be a good
candidate, as it has a tendency to oxidize and passivate. It will eventually
be difficult to solder to, as George Wenger has stated.
Plating a thin layer of Au 2- 4 micoinches would preserve the Ni and keep it
solderable.
George Milad
Shipley Co
Freeport NY
(516)868-8800 X269

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