The reaction used in conventional electroless copper plating is called
the Cannizarro reaction.
It involves caustic and formaldehyde to form an alcohol and carrboxylic
acid.
Check it out at:

http://www.chem.orst.edu/ch336/Chapter19/reactivity.htm#Cannizarro

PS: I'm no chemist, so don't ask me to explain it better.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven R. Page [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 1998 3:53 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] help!!
>
> Hello and good day,
> I am in need of the formula used in electroless plating. I was hoping
> you could help me. I have been searching the net for over two weeks
> now with no luck. I know someone out there has this information. I
> just don't know where to look obviously. :-)
> I will be waiting for your reply.
> Sincerely,
> Cathie Smith
>

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