Optimum Anode-to-Cathode Speed: Copper XHB 5305

PLATING SOLUTION TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
COPPER XHB 5305
PLATING SOLUTION OPERATING DATA

Factor 0.00108 Metric 177 U.S.
Average Current Density 1.08 amp/cm² 5 amp/in²
Maximum Current Density 1.24 amp/cm² 7 amp/in²
Voltage Range 4 to 18
Maximum Recommended Usage 25 Amp-hr per liter 95 Amp-hr per gallon
Optimum Anode-to-Cathode Speed 23 MPM 75 FPM
Plating Solution Temperature 16 - 49 °C 60 - 120 °F
Maximum Thickness in One Layer 500 microns 0.020 in.
Average Hardness 200 Vickers
Plating Rate 1300 µm/hr 0.052 in./hr
Metal Content 50 g/l
pH 8.7
Ease of Use Average
Recommended Shelf Life 4 year
PREPLATE REQUIREMENTS
Base Material Preplate
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys 2080/5600
Copper and Copper Alloys 2080/5600 or 5630
Iron, Steel, Cast Iron 2080/5600 or 5630
Nickel and Nickel Alloys 2080/5600 or 5630
Stainless Steel 20805600 or 5630
Zinc and Zinc Alloys 5305 or 5644 or 2085
COVER MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Cotton Batting, Cotton Sleeving, Polyester Sleeving, Cotton Jacket, Polyester Jacket, Red TuffWrap,
Purple TuffWrap
GENERAL PLATING CHARACTERISTICS

The Copper XHB 5305 is a constant factor solution. If the deposit is not burned, a certain number of amp-hr will
deposit a certain amount of plating regardless of plating conditions. The solution, as the case with other neutral
or alkaline copper plating solutions, has a tendency to plate in the cover. The longer the plating operation, the
more significant this becomes. Indications that this is occurring are a rise in amperage as plating continues, an
obvious copper deposit on the cover surface, and when plating is completed, not getting the thickness desired.
Corrective action for this is to change tools or tool covers as necessary during the course of plating.
The solution plates well at room temperature. Heating the solution has no significant effect on plating
characteristics or deposit quality.
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The solution plates only two types of deposits, i.e. a good, matte, clean copper-colored deposit at proper current
densities, and a rust-colored "burned" deposit at excessive current densities. The deposit, therefore, is best
plated at current densities just below the point of burning.
NOTES PRIOR TO PLATING

1. The deep color of the solution makes it difficult to detect burning. It is, therefore, particularly important to
use current density guidelines when using this solution.
2. This deposit does have a tendency to plate in the anode wrap material. As deposit accumulates in the
wrap, the amperage will increase at a constant voltage and vice versa, the voltage will decrease when the
amperage is set constant. It best to change the wrap proactively and frequently to minimize the plating
accumulating in the wrap, which ensures deposit quality and plating efficiency is retained.
VOLTAGE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW APPLICATIONS

Start at 4 volts and raise in 1 volt increments until burning is first noted at masked edges or corners. Back off
1 volt and continue plating.
DESIRED APPEARANCE OF DEPOSIT

Matte and clean copper-colored deposit.
UNDESIRABLE APPEARANCE OF DEPOSIT
Dull and red-brown "rust-colored" powdery deposit, which indicates burning.
Corrective Action: Decrease voltage, increase anode-to-cathode speed, and/or supply more solution to the
work area, such as by dipping more often, pumping more solution and/or switching to unused solution.
REACTIVATION OF DEPOSIT
Visual Test - What you are
Step Operation Material Volts Polarity
looking for:
180 320
1 Wet Sand ---- ---- ----
Paper
2 Rinse Clean Tap Water ---- ---- ----
Electrocleaning No water breaks after following
3 Electroclean 10 to 20 Forward
1010/4100 rinse.
4 Rinse Clean Tap Water ---- ---- No water breaks.
Nickel Acid Uniform nickel-color surface is
5 Prewet & Preplate 8 to 15 Forward
2080/5600 noted.
6 Rinse Clean Tap Water ---- ---- ----
Copper XHB Increase amperage until desired
7 Prewet & Plate Start at 4 Forward
5305 current density.
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PLATING SOLUTION TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

COPPER XHB 5305

PLATING SOLUTION OPERATING DATA

COVER MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

GENERAL PLATING CHARACTERISTICS

NOTES PRIOR TO PLATING

VOLTAGE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW APPLICATIONS

DESIRED APPEARANCE OF DEPOSIT

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