SIlver Plating / Optics
Without a doubt, Silver plating is one of the most popular services in the optical industry. It has long been utilized as a precious metal — highly resistant to corrosion, chemical and acids.
To this end, these properties are a big reason why Silver is so highly sought after in the plating industry.
Additionally, Silver has the highest conductivity (thermal and electrical) of all metals. Likewise, it offers the highest level of reflectivity. This makes it an obvious choice for use with Optical Plating.
With excellent high-temperature lubricity and ductility, Silver is an excellent coating for increasing production of solar power generation products. Techmetals offers both rack and barrel plating solutions for Optical Silver. In short, we have over 50 years experience in the industry and ensure your project receives the highest level of efficiently and affordability.
Techmetals offers a variety of optical coatings to help meet the exacting requirements of industries that produce such products as mirrors, optical lenses, precision tools, printing plates and more. Be sure to also look into OptaKoat and Optical Grade Electroless Nickel.
Benefits:
- Anti-Galling
- Excellent high-temperature lubricity
- Highly reflective
- Electrically conductive
- Solderable (matte)
- Cost effective when compared to gold, and platinum
Industry Specs:
ASTM B 700, QQ-S-365, AMS 2410, AMS 2411, AMS 2412
Properties:
PURITY COMPLIANCE:
99.9%, 99.00%, 98.00%
FINISH TYPES:
Matte, Semi-Bright, Bright
UNDERPLATES:
Nickel, Copper
METHODS:
Rack and barrel
