NICKEL -VALE
Electrolytic Nickel Cathode (Full Size)
In the ‘Hub of the North’ at Vale’s Thompson Nickel Refinery, full size cathodes are produced by the process of electrolytic refining. Thompson’s steadfast and reliable quality has ascertained the benchmark for electroplating and subsequently establishing Vale as the industry standard.
The characteristically high purity of Vale’s cathodes has rendered them as the foremost brand among competitors. With verified conviction in the quality and features of the Electrolytic Nickel Cathode, these full size cathodes are trusted by leading electroplaters globally.
GIRTH
Thickest electrolytic nickel cathode achievable at ~15mm. Cut into strips or squares before using.
CLARITY
Polished and blemish-free surface.
PURITY
Least possible metallic residues upon dissolution.
EFFICIENCY
Usual nickel plating solutions (with chlorides) dissolve the cathode at full anode efficiency.
STANDARDIZED
Electrolytic Nickel Cathodes are produced in compliance with the ISO standards: ISO 9001:2008.
FORM
Full size nickel sheets in 72cm x 103cm dimensions. Also available in others sizes (2x2, 4x8, 4x12, 4x24 or as per custom requirement).
Characteristics:
Packaging
Strapped - 1,800 kg nominal weight bundles
Chemical Analysis (wt %)
Ni* >99.91
Co <0.06
Cu <0.001
C <0.0035
Fe <0.0002
S <0.0002
As <0.0013
Pb <0.0003
Zn <0.0002
Electrolytic Nickel S-Round
Trusted by the world’s leading electroplaters, sulfur activated Electrolytic Nickel S-Rounds are safe to handle, in high purity form, and produced by the process of electrolytic refining at Vale’s Thompson Nickel Refinery in Manitoba, Canada.
Suited to perfection, the S-Rounds aid in premium electroplating and are wittingly designed for plating with titanium anode baskets, even in baths without chlorides.
The sulfur in Electrolytic Nickel S-Rounds does not enter the plating solution. Furthermore the formation of insoluble nickel sulfide residue is fully contained by the cloth anode bags which remove the unneeded copper impurities. The unique button-shaped pieces of nickel ensure good mixing and solution flow, and prevent bridges and voids from forming in the basket.
CONSISTENCY
Sulfur activation encourages consistent dissolution and low operating voltage even in plating baths without chloride.
PURITY
Least possible metallic residues upon dissolution.
QUALITY
Electrolytic nickel S-rounds settle uniformly in basket and deliver high quality deposits.
EFFICIENCY
Usual nickel plating solutions (with or without chlorides) dissolve at full anode efficiency.
STANDARDIZED
S-Rounds are produced in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 standards.
FORM
S-Rounds are 25mm (approx) in diameter and 6.5mm (approx) thick.
Characteristics:
Packaging
10 kg bags, 5 bags per box, 20 boxes per pallet (1,000 kg net weight)
250 kg steel drums, 4 drums per pallet
Density
Approximately 4.6 g/cm3 of basket capacity
Chemical Analysis (wt %)
Ni* >99.90
Co <0.065
Cu <0.0008
C <0.0035
Fe <0.0003
S ~0.019 - 0.025
As <0.0015
Pb <0.0003
Zn <0.0002
Nickel Plating Chips
Nickel Plating Chips aid in wide-ranging electroplating purposes with titanium anode baskets. As a high purity form of nickel the Chips are produced by the process of carbonyl gas refining at Copper Cliff Nickel Refinery in Sudbury, Canada.
The unique shape of nickel ensures good mixing, flows effortlessly into baskets with normal mesh sizes and prevents bridges and voids from forming in the basket.
UNIFORM
Sulfur activation encourages consistent dissolution and low operating voltage even in plating baths without chloride.
PURITY
Minimal metallic residue is fully contained by the cloth anode bags.
SAFE
The plating chips are safe to handle and devoid of any sharp edges.
EFFICIENCY
Usual nickel plating solutions (with chlorides) dissolve at full anode efficiency.
STANDARDIZED
Nickel Plating Chips are produced in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards.
FORM
Disc-shaped pieces of nickel approx 17-25mm in diameter and approx 4-5mm thick.
Characteristics:
Packaging
10 kg bags, 5 bags per box, 20 boxes per pallet (1,000 kg net weight)
250 kg steel drums, 4 drums per pallet
2 tonne bulk bags
Density
Approximately 5 g/cm3 of basket capacity
Chemical Analysis (wt %)
Ni* >99.90
Co < 0.00002
Cu < 0.00004
C < 0.007
Fe < 0.0006
S < 0.0001
Pb < 0.000002
Zn < 0.00002
Nickel P-Pellets
Nickel P-Pellets aid in wide-ranging electroplating purposes with titanium anode baskets. As a high purity form of nickel, the P-Pellets are produced by a process of carbonyl gas refining at Copper Cliff Nickel Refinery in Sudbury, Canada.
The spherical shape of nickel ensures good mixing, flows effortlessly into baskets with normal mesh sizes and prevents bridges and voids from forming in the basket.
UNIFORM
Flows evenly in regular or shaped basket with normal sized mesh.
PURITY
Minimal metallic residue from dissolution is fully contained by the cloth anode bags.
SAFE
The pellets are safe to handle and devoid of any sharp edges.
EFFICIENCY
Usual nickel plating solutions (with chlorides) dissolve at full anode efficiency.
STANDARDIZED
P-Pellets are produced in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards.
FORM
Spherical pieces of nickel are approximately 8-12mm in diameter.
Characteristics:
Packaging
10 kg bags, 5 bags per box, 20 boxes per pallet (1,000 kg net weight)
1 tonne bulk bags
2 tonne bulk bags
Density
Approximately 5.3 g/cm3 of basket capacity
Chemical Analysis (wt %)
Ni* >99.98
Co < 0.00002
Cu < 0.00004
C < 0.007
Fe < 0.0006
S < 0.0001
Pb < 0.000002
Zn < 0.00002
Nickel S-Pellets
Electroplaters globally trust the purest form of sulfur activated Nickel S-Pellets produced by the process of electrolytic refining at the Clydach Nickel Refinery in the UK. The S-Pellets are designed and widely used for plating with titanium anode baskets.
The sulfur activation in the nickel S-Pellets makes this product perfect for premium plating. The unique spherical pieces of nickel ensure good mixing and solution flow, and prevent bridges and voids from forming in the basket.
CONSISTENCY
Sulfur activation encourages consistent dissolution and low operating voltage even in plating baths without chloride.
PURITY
Least possible metallic residues upon dissolution.
QUALITY
Electrolytic nickel S-pellets settle uniformly in basket and deliver high quality deposits.
EFFICIENCY
Usual nickel plating solutions (with or without chlorides) dissolve at full anode efficiency.
STANDARDIZED
S-pellets are produced in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards.
FORM
Spherical pieces of nickel are 6-14mm (approx) in diameter.
Characteristics:
Packaging
10 kg bags, 5 bags per box, 20 boxes per pallet (1,000 kg net weight)
1 tonne bulk bags
Density
Approximately 5.4 g/cm3 of basket capacity
Chemical Analysis (wt %)
Ni* >99.97
Co <0.00002
Cu <0.0001
C <0.005
Fe <0.004
S ~0.022-0.030
Pb <0.000001
Zn <0.00002
Electrolytic Nickel R-Rounds
Electrolytic Nickel R-Rounds are produced by the process of electrolytic refining at Vale’s Thompson Nickel Refinery in Manitoba, Canada. Thompson’s high purity form of nickel products have ascertained the benchmark for electroplating and as a result established Vale as the industry standard.
Specifically designed for electroplating with titanium anode baskets, the R-rounds are trusted by leading electroplaters globally.
UNIFORM
Flows evenly in regular or shaped basket with normal sized mesh
PURITY
Minimal metallic residue from dissolution is fully contained by the cloth anode bags.
SAFE
The nickel R-rounds are safe to handle and devoid of any sharp edges.
EFFICIENCY
The nickel R-rounds are safe to handle and devoid of any sharp edges
STANDARDIZED
Nickel R-rounds are produced in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards.
FORM
Button-shaped pieces of nickel are approximately 23mm in diameter and 8mm thick.
Characteristics:
Packaging
10 kg bags, 5 bags per box, 20 boxes per pallet (1,000 kg net weight)
250 kg steel drums, 4 drums per pallet
2 tonne bulk bags
Chemical Analysis (wt %)
Ni* >99.90
Co <0.08
Cu <0.0009
C <0.0035
Fe <0.0002
S <0.0002
As <0.002
Pb <0.0003
Zn <0.0002
Nickel Sulphate
Nickel Sulphate bears the highest quality by using LME Grade Nickel Cathodes and is primarily characteristic of its evenly distributed and fine crystals. Devoid of moisture or dust, the Nickel Sulphate is widely used in various applications:
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Electrolytic Nickel
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Electroless Nickel
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Battery Materials
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Aluminum coloring & catalysts