Thank you for your response.
It is not double plating. I have one connector with passivated stainless
steel 303 and the mating connector is gold plating.
The question is if it can be joined together, in high humidity level,
without creation of corrosion
Anat
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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hernefjord Ingemar
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [TN] galvanic compatibility
Anat,
why gold on passivated steel? Cosmetic aspect?
Well, if it's a must, gold over steel is possible.
There are lots of products with that finish, e.g. wrist watches.
Passivation of steel is for protection against corrosion Gold plating is
also for protection against corrosion.
So, you want a double corrosion protection?
Gold is not corrosive in itself and works as a corrosion protection if the
gold is thick and free from pores. If too thin gold is used, corrosion can
start through pores in the gold plating.
So, if you happen to have minor contaminations in the steel AND a porous
gold plating, there is a risk of pore corrosion. The steel surface roughness
is also of importance.
As always, there are some 'it depends'. If you describe the part to be
plated, TN may give you a more precise answer.
Inge
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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anat Douek
Sent: den 30 januari 2008 14:37
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Subject: [TN] galvanic compatibility
Hi,
Is passivated stainless steel 303 can be joined to gold plating, in high
humidity level, without creation of corrosion ?
Regards,
Anat
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