Black Nickel Electrolyte (Smoky Nickel) – Ready-to-Use Solution for Tank, Pen & Brush Plating
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Black Nickel Electrolyte (Smoky Nickel) – Ready-to-Use Electrolyte for Tank, Pen and Brush Plating
Professional Black Nickel Electrolyte for Decorative Dark Grey to Deep Black Nickel Coatings
The Black Nickel Electrolyte (Smoky Nickel) from Betzmann Galvanik is a high-quality, ready-to-use plating solution designed for depositing decorative dark grey to deep black nickel coatings.
The resulting coatings provide an elegant, modern appearance with a uniform colour finish and are widely used in the jewelry, watch, eyewear, design, restoration, and decorative metal finishing industries.
Black Nickel is often used as a cost-effective alternative to Black Rhodium or Black Ruthenium. It offers an attractive dark metallic finish, good adhesion, and simple processing.
The electrolyte is suitable for tank plating, pen plating, and brush/tampon plating, making it ideal for professional applications as well as repairs, prototypes, and small series production.
Suitable Base Materials
The Black Nickel Electrolyte can be applied to various properly prepared metallic surfaces, including:
Nickel
Copper
Brass
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Stainless steel (after suitable activation)
Nickel-plated surfaces
Other electroplated metals
For optimum adhesion and durability, a suitable intermediate layer such as nickel or palladium may be recommended depending on the base material.
Typical Applications
Ideal for:
Jewelry manufacturing
Jewelry repair
Watch cases
Watch straps
Eyewear frames
Writing instruments
Decorative metal components
Design objects
Classic restoration projects
Model making
Crafts
Electroplating workshops
Goldsmiths
Jewelers
Product Advantages
Ready-to-use Black Nickel electrolyte
Dark grey to deep black finish
Elegant smoky nickel appearance
Uniform coating formation
Good adhesion
Decorative final coating
Easy handling
Suitable for tank, pen and brush plating
Professional quality
Ideal for selective plating
Suitable for single parts, repairs, and small production runs
Technical Data
Recommended Operating Conditions
Tank plating voltage: approx. 1.5–4.0 Volts
Pen / brush plating voltage: approx. 3–6 Volts
Bath temperature: 20–30 °C
Anode material: Graphite electrode or Platinum electrode
Ready-to-use electrolyte
Coating Properties
Dark grey to deep black nickel coating
Satin to slightly glossy appearance
Uniform colour distribution
Good abrasion resistance
High colour stability
Decorative final finish
Application
Before plating, the workpiece must be thoroughly cleaned and activated to ensure optimum adhesion.
For consistent results, voltage, electrode distance, plating time, and surface preparation should be adjusted according to the workpiece and application.
The electrolyte is suitable for both small repair jobs and complete decorative coating of components.
Supplied As
Ready-to-use Black Nickel Electrolyte
Available in different container sizes
Quality from Betzmann Galvanik
Betzmann Galvanik supplies professional electrolytes for decorative and technical surface finishing applications.
The Black Nickel Electrolyte (Smoky Nickel) produces elegant dark grey to deep black nickel surfaces with excellent colour uniformity and easy processing. It is the ideal solution for jewelry, watches, design objects, restoration projects, and decorative metal finishing – providing an attractive and economical alternative to Black Rhodium and Black Ruthenium coatings.
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Hazard statement(s)
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350i May cause cancer by inhalation.
H360D May damage the unborn child.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statement(s)
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.