Hex-A-Gone 1020 is a decorative trivalent
chromium electroplating system which produces a
finish comparable in color to a hexavalent
chromium deposit. Hex-A-Gone 1020 offers
exceptional throwing power, ease of operation,
and good tolerance to metallic impurities. Trivalent
chromium plating solutions offer reduced waste
treatment costs and less health and environmental
concerns than hexavalent chromium solutions.
v Exceptional throwing power with bright deposits at
thicknesses exceeding 20 microinches (0.5 microns)
v Environmentally friendly - Contains no carcinogenic
hexavalent chromium
v Higher bath efficiency produces plating rates of 2-3
microinches per minute (.05-.08 microns/minute)
v Improved throw compared to hexavalent chrome
plating allows for 30-50% increase in rack density
v Cheaper to operate than hexavalent chromium
solutions with lower power and waste treatment costs
v Deposit color is similar to hexavalent chromium
deposits
Pavco Inc.
1935 John Crosland Jr. Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28208
www.pavco.com
Phone 704-496-6800
Fax 704-496-6810
Toll Free 800-321-7735
Plating Systems
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Hex-A-Gone 1020
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Range
Optimum
Total Chromium:
(use “High Efficiency” for high
thickness applications)
6 - 13 g/l
9.5 g/l (High Efficiency)
7 g/l (General Purpose)
Hex-A-Gone Salts:
35 - 39 oz/gal
260 - 290 g/l
37.3 oz/gal
280 g/l
Hex-A-Gone Cr Maintenance:
8.8 - 16.3%
12.5%
Surface Tension:
25 - 35 dynes/cm
30 dynes/cm
Hex-A-Gone Whitener
0.8 - 1.2%
1%
Hex-A-Gone Brightener
0.15 - 0.6%
0.4 %
Hex-A-Gone Complexor
1.6 X - 2.2 X chrome
2 X chrome metal
Current Density:
50 - 120 A/ft2
(6 - 13 A/dm2)
90A/ft2
(10 A/Dm2)
pH:
3.2 - 3.6
3.4
Temperature:
126° - 140°F
52° - 60oC
135°F
57°C
Specific Gravity
1.20 - 1.25
1.225
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Operating Parameters
Tank:
A polypropylene, polypropylene, PVC, or Koroseal lined tank
Anodes:
Inert anodes with special catalytic coatings are used for direct
contact with plating solution. Pavco recommends a plastic mesh
be put over the anodes to prevent scratching or mechanically
damaging the catalytic coating. Contact Pavco representative
for sourcing. USE ONLY PAVCO QUALIFIED ANODE
SOURCES.
Anode Bars:
Use copper anode bars, preferably shielded with plastic.
pH meter:
Careful control of pH is critical to the successful operation of
Hex-A-Gone 1020.
A good pH probe and frequent
standardization of the meter are necessary.
Filtration:
Use 5 - 15 micron polypropylene filters and activated carbon.
Filtration speed should be at least 1 tank turnover per hour.
Rectifier:
Up to 12 volts, less than 5% ripple
Temperature Control:
A titanium heat exchanger is recommended.
Ventilation:
Required, check local regulations
Plating Systems
Equipment
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Agitation:
Air agitation is required for dissolution of salt additions. Air
agitation is not recommend when electroplating.
Metallic Removal:
Electrowinning cell, ion exchange resin, and Hex-A-Gone
Purifier can be used. Effective contaminant removal is critical to
maintaining consistent deposit color. Continuous contaminant
removal is recommended by continuous dummy cell (10% of tank
volume) or ion exchange. Consult a Pavco representative for
recommendations on dummy cell design or IX resin system.
Bath Maintenance
Hex-A-Gone Cr
Maintenance:
1 gal/4000-8000 amp - hrs. (1L / 1050-2100 amp-hrs.)
Rate varies with cathode efficiency. Adjust feed rate based on
chrome metal concentration. Continuous, regular additions are
required, even during DUMMY ELECTROLYSIS
Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC
Maintenance:
1gal/7,000-10,000 amp - hrs. (1L / 1850-2640 amp - hrs.) Feed
rate varies with contaminant levels and anode quality. Start at
1 gal/8000 amp-hrs (1L/2100 A-hrs) and adjust as needed.
Continuous, regular additions are required, even during DUMMY
ELECTROLYSIS
Hex-A-Gone Wetter:
1 gal/ 25,000 amp - hrs. (1L / 6300 amp - hrs.)
Hex-A-Gone Salts:
Based on specific gravity (see Analytical methods)
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Equipment
CAUTION : Careful, routine monitoring of pH is required for successful operation of Hex-AGone 1020. DO NOT ALLOW THE pH TO EXCEED 3.8.
Bath Makeup per 1000 gallons - 3785 liters
2. Heat the water to 110oF (50oC)
3. Add 2335 pounds (1060 kg) of Hex-A-Gone Salts.
4. For “High Efficiency” makeup, (9.5 g/l chrome) add 160 gallons (606 L) of Hex-A-Gone
Cr Make up.
For “General Purpose” makeup, (7 g/l chrome) add 120 gallons (454 L) of Hex-A-Gone
Cr Make up.
5. After the salts and make-up are thoroughly dissolved and mixed, raise the solution level
to 90% of operating volume with de-ionized water. Then lower the pH of the solution to
1.8 with 50% sulfuric acid. Agitate the bath for 12 hours minimum to establish the
proper chromium complex. After the 12 hour period, raise the pH over a two hour
period to operating range with 45% potassium hydroxide. (low chloride grade)
6. Add 10 gallons (37.5L) of Hex-A-Gone BC Make Up, 5 gallons (18.9L) of Hex-AGone Brightener, 3 gal (11.4L) Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC Maintenance, and 2.5 gal
(9.5L) Hex-A-Gone Wetter
7. Add D.I. water to the final volume
8. Electrolyze the bath for up to 2 amp-hours/gallon (0.5 amp-hours/liter) as needed
before use. Confirm brightness and coverage by hull cell before production use.
Plating Systems
1. Add 800 gallons ( 3000 liters) of de-ionized water to a clean tank.
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Use routine additions of HAG 1020 BC Maintenance to maintain good coverage,
color, and thickness of the chromium deposit
•
Use routine additions of HAG CR Maintenance to maintain chromium levels. HAG
CR Make-up is normally only needed for new bath make-up or when HAG
Complexor levels are low.
•
Higher chromium levels will improve the high current density range but can
reduce coverage in low current density areas
•
Use of waste treatment grade caustic is not recommended. Use caustic with a
specification of less than 50 ppm chloride (<.005%) to avoid chloride
contamination issues
Metallic contaminants MUST BE TREATED REGULARLY. Nickel in excess of 50
ppm or zinc in excess of 10 ppm can reduce the bath efficiency (slow down the
rate of deposition) as well as darken the deposit. Electrolyze the solution at 10
amps/ft2 (1 amp/dm2 ) to remove zinc, 15 amps/ft2 (1.5 amps/dm2 ) to remove
nickel. See also Hex-A-Gone Purifier. Total combined metallic contaminants
should be kept under 50 ppm in order to achieve “blue” color.
•
•
Iron in excess of 30 ppm can darken the deposit. Electrolyze the solution at 10
amps/ft2 (1 amps/dm2 ) to remove iron. See also Hex-A-Gone Purifier
•
When the rate of metallic contamination is high, Pavco recommends ion exchange
or an electrowinning cell for continuous electrolyzing. See also Hex-A-Gone
Purifier
•
Carbon filtration is recommended to maintain good color and efficiency. Use 2 - 4
pounds of granular activated carbon (1 - 1.5 kg) per 1000 gallons (4000 liters) of
solution. Replace the carbon every two weeks
•
Inspect the anode coating every three months. The anodes will require periodic
recoating. Thin anode coating will result in hex chrome formation and poor
chromium coverage
•
Routinely check for hex chrome to confirm proper anode coating and addition
rates. Hexavalent chrome formation can be due to poor anode coating, Low BC
1020 Maintenance, or bath contaminants
•
Keep the specific gravity below 1.26 for optimal high current density performance
•
Catalyst levels will reduce gradually during downtime. Monday morning startup
typically require extra BC 1020 Maintenance (0.05-0.10%) to obtain desired plating
rate. BC Maintenance or Catalyst can be used for this purpose.
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•
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Operating Tips
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Hex-A-Gone 1020 Components and Functions
Provides the chromium salts necessary for a solution make-up. Can be used to replenish
chrome if Complexor levels are low. In this case, CR Makeup may be used in place of CR
Maintenance. Do not use if Complexer levels are normal.
Hex-A-Gone BC Make-up (HG 108) (used only in makeup)
Provides the grain refiners and brighteners necessary for a solution makeup.
Hex-A-Gone Salts (HG 116)
Provides the salts required to operate the system. HAG salts are depleted when operating
the bath. Regular analysis and additions of this product are required. Do not add salts if the
specific gravity exceeds 1.24 g/l
Hex-A-Gone Cr Maintenance (HG 100)
Provides the correct balance of chromium metal and complexors to maintain the bath. HAG
Cr Maintenance must be added on an amp-hour basis.
Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC Maintenance (HG 111)
Provides the correct balance of grain refiners and brighteners to maintain the bath. HAG BC
Maintenance must be added on an amp-hour basis. It must be added regularly to ensure
consistent performance.
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Hex-A-Gone Cr Make-up (HG 106) (used only in makeup)
Hex-A-Gone Wetter (HG 104)
Reduces surface tension and prevents gas streaks. Improves HCD range. HAG Wetter can
be added on an amp-hour basis. It is controlled by surface tension analysis.
Hex-A-Gone Brightener (HG 112)
Hex-A-Gone Whitener (HG 110)
HAG Whitener is contained in BC 1020 Maintenance. It helps to maintain the characteristic
color of the deposit. HAG Whitener should only be added at the direction of Pavco technical
personnel.
Hex-A-Gone Catalyst (HG 114)
HAG Catalyst is contained in BC 1020 Maintenance. HAG Catalyst should only be added at
the direction of Pavco technical personnel. Typical addition is 0.05-0.1%. Extra Catalyst will
be needed in presence of zinc contamination. Add 0.1% HAG Catalyst at 20 ppm Zinc.
Hex-A-Gone Extender (HG 101)
HAG Extender should only be added at the direction of Pavco technical personnel. This
additive will improve LCD coverage of the chrome. It will tend to darken the deposit , so use
minimally in 0.1% increments.
Hex-A-Gone Complexor (HG 115)
HAG Complexor should only be added at the direction of Pavco technical personnel. Low
Complexor can lead to poor throwing power and rapid formation of hexavalent chrome. Low
complexor is indicated by a green solution color. High complexor will cause reduced
efficiency.
Plating Systems
HAG Brightener is contained in BC 1020 Maintenance. HAG Brightener should only be
added at the direction of Pavco technical personnel. Very low brightener can cause dull
deposits.
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Hex-A-Gone Purifier (HG103)
Analytical Procedures
Hex-A-Gone Salts by titration
Reagents
1. Mannitol
2. 1N sodium hydroxide
Procedure
1. Pipette a 5 ml bath sample into a 150 ml beaker
2. Add 20 mls de-ionized water.
3. Add a Teflon-coated magnetic stir bar & mix solution on stir plate throughout the analysis.
4. Using a pH meter, adjust pH solution to 6.0-6.5 using either 1 N sodium hydroxide or 1 N
sulfuric acid. Record final pH.
5. Add 2 g Mannitol (Excess Mannitol is necessary at all times)
6. Slowly titrate the solution with 1N sodium hydroxide until the recorded pH is reached
Hex-A-Gone 1020
This additive is used to treat the bath for nickel contamination when electrolysis or ion exchange resin is not an option. Use up to 0.1% for 70 ppm of nickel contamination. May
cause hazing when in excess. Addition at the end of production is preferred.
Calculation:
Hexagone Salts (g/l) = [ Mls titrated (NaOH) X Normality (NaOH) x 49]
Hex-A-Gone Salts by Specific Gravity
Salt concentration can also be determined by Specific Gravity. Weigh 100 mls of plating solution on a gram
scale using a 100 ml volumetric flask. Be sure that flask is dry and determine tare weight of empty flash. Subtract tare weight from total weight. Scale used must be accurate to +/- 0.1 grams.
Plating Systems
Specific gravity in g/ml = weight in grams / 100 ml
Specific Gravity at 5 g/L Cr
5 g/L Chrome
SALTS (g/L)
1.176
240
1.191
260
1.208
280
1.22
300
1.235
320
340
H e x -A -G o n e S a lts (g / L)
SpG (g/mL)
y = 1357.3x - 1357
320
300
280
260
240
220
200
1.17
1.18
1.19
1.2
1.21
Specific Gravity
1.22
1.23
1.24
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Analytical Procedures
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Hex-A-Gone Salts by Specific Gravity
7 g/L Chrome
Specific Gravity at 7 g/L Cr
SALTS (g/L)
1.191
240
340
1.204
260
320
1.216
280
1.226
300
1.238
320
H e x -A -G o n e S la t s (g / L )
SpG (g/mL)
y = 1721.1x - 1811.1
300
280
260
240
220
200
1.18
1.19
1.2
1.21
1.22
1.23
1.24
1.25
Specific Gravity
9 g/L Chrome
1.201
240
340
1.212
260
320
1.226
280
1.239
300
1.252
320
H e x -A -G o n e S a lts (g / L )
SALTS (g/L)
y = 1548.6x - 1618.6
300
280
260
240
220
200
1.19
1.2
1.21
1.22
1.23
Specific Gravity
1.24
1.25
1.26
Plating Systems
Specific Gravity at 9 g/L Cr
SpG (g/mL)
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Analytical Procedures
Reagents
1. Sodium hydroxide
2. 30% hydrogen peroxide
3. 1:1 sulfuric acid
4. 10% potassium iodide
5. Starch solution
6. 0.1N sodium thiosulfate
Procedure
1. Pipette a 5 ml bath sample into a 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask
2. Add 100 mls de-ionized water.
3. Add 2 grams of sodium hydroxide to the flask and swirl to dissolve
4. Add 2 mls of 30% hydrogen peroxide.
5. Boil the solution until all the peroxide is gone, at least 15 minutes.
6. Cool the solution to room temperature.
7. Add 10 mls of 1:1 sulfuric acid
8. Add 5 mls of 10% potassium iodide.
9. Titrate with 0.1 N sodium thiosulfate to a straw color.
10. Add 2 mls of starch indicator.
11. Continue the titration to the absence of a blue color which persists for 30 seconds.
Calculation:
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Chrome Metal
g/l Total Cr = (ml. of Na2S2O3) (N of Na2S2O3)(17.3)
—————————————————
(mls of sample)
Hexagone Whitener, Hexagone Brightener, Hexagone Complexor, surface tension,
Metallic contaminants & chloride contamination
Submit regular samples to your Pavco representative for routine monitoring of these bath
components. Monitoring these components and adjusting as needed is critical to the long
term consistency of the Hexagone process. Initial testing upon installation is recommended
weekly. Thereafter, monthly samples are usually sufficient.
Contaminant Limits
Contaminant
Upper limits
Effect
Copper
<10 ppm
Poor color, poor efficiency
Nickel
<50 ppm
Poor color, poor efficiency, streaks
Zinc
<10 ppm
Poor efficiency, haze in deposit
Iron
<30 ppm
Darkens deposit
Chloride
<500 ppm
Degrades anode coating
Fluoride
<50 ppm
Degrades anodes
Plating Systems
% Hex-A-Gone Cr Maintenance = g/l total Cr x 1.25
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Analytical Procedures
Summary
This procedure determines whether hexavalent chrome is being produced at the anodes.
This helps determine anode quality as well as proper additive concentrations in solution.
Equipment required
250 ml Erlenmeyer flask
1 ml pipette
50 ml graduated cylinder
Reagents
Diphenylcarbazide, 0.5% in acetone
Sulfuric acid, 50%
Distilled or Deionized water (DI)
Procedure
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Hexavalent Chrome Test for Hex-A-Gone 1020
Trivalent Chrome Solution (Qualitative)
1. Add 90 mls DI water to a 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask.
2. Add 10 mls Sulfuric acid, 50%, with a graduated cylinder.
3. Add 1 ml diphenyl carbazide indicator solution. Observe for pink color. If solution is
pink, discard and wash all glassware before returning to step 1.
4. If solution is not pink after Step 3, pipette 1 ml of trivalent chrome solution into the flask.
5. Observe for the development of a pink color. Pink indicates presence of hexavalent
chrome.
Notes:
• Take care not to contaminate diphenylcarbazide indicator solution with chromium solution. Discard the indicator if contaminated. A colorless solution after step 3 demonstrates
clean indicator, glassware and reagents.
• Test the trivalent chrome plating bath immediately after sampling the bath. Any hexavalent chrome generated at the anodes will rapidly react with bath additives and give false
negative results if sample is allowed to sit idle.
• Check the bath after 1, 4, and 8 hrs of production. Positive hex chrome tests can indicate a defective anode coating. Consult your Pavco representative. Pink color in 1-4 hours
will require corrective action.
•
If hexavalent chrome is present, check Hexagone Complexer levels. Adjust as needed
in 2 g/l increments. Check feed rate for HAG 1020 BC Maintenance to confirm optimum
feed rate. Check contact on anodes. Check anode current density and increase anode
area. Send anodes to Pavco lab for coating thickness testing. Send anodes out for recoating.
Plating Systems
A barely distinguishable pink color indicates 20-50 ppm hexavalent chrome
Opaque pink/red indicates in excess of 500 ppm hexavalent chrome
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Analytical Procedures
1) Heat cleaner in a stainless steel beaker to 140F. (60 C) Attach anode lead (+) from rectifier to stainless steel beaker. Use stainless tongs connected to the cathode lead (-) to
clean a bright brass panel cathodically at 10 amps for 20-30 seconds. Rinse in clean
water.
2) Immerse in 5% sulfuric acid for 5-10 seconds, agitate.
3) Rinse. Ensure panel has a water break free appearance. If not, repeat cleaning process
or change cleaner
4) Place panel in preheated hull cell. Solution must be maintained at actual bath operating
temperature in order to be representative of actual plating conditions
5) Run a 5 amp, 3 minute hull cell panel
6) Measure thickness at 1.7 cm, 3.9 cm, 6.1 cm, and 7.9 cm from left edge of panel. If
using xray testing, ensure machine is calibrated for chrome over brass. If it is not
calibrated for chrome over brass, then panel must be nickel plated before running the
chrome hull cell. Destructive tester usually require nickel plated panels.
Note: Bright brass panels are preferred over dull panels as they allow easy observation for
chrome deposit variations such as dullness.
HCD
1.7 cm
General purpose
(microinches)
(microns)
High Efficiency
(microinches)
(microns)
3.9 cm
6.1 cm
LCD
7.9 cm
3-5
.
4-6
3-5
1-2
0.075-.13
0.1-0.15
0.075-0.13
.025-0.05
7-12
8-13
6-10
1.5-2.5
0.18-0.3
0.2-0.33
0.15-0.25
0.04-0.0.06
170 ASF
18 ASD
90 ASF
10 ASD
45 ASF
5 ASD
18 ASF
2 ASD
Typical deposit
thickness
Plating Systems
Equipment
10 Amp rectifier
Heated hull cell
Polished brass panels
Stainless steel beaker
Hot plate
Stainless steel tongs
Alkaline electroclean (Clean-R-2002) 8 opg (60 g/l)
5% Sulfuric acid in 500 ml glass beaker
Thickness tester, XRF or Kocour /equivalent destructive thickness tester
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Hull cell analysis
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Trouble Shooting Chart
Solution
Low wetting agent
Add up to 0.3% Hex-A-Gone Wetter
pH not in range
Adjust pH with low chloride potassium hydroxide
or sulfuric acid
Low salts, low chrome
Check specific gravity, Hex-A-Gone Salts and
chrome. Adjust as needed.
Low temperature
Check and adjust
Low Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC Add 0.05% increments Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC
Maintenance or Hex-AMaintenance or Hex-A-Gone Catalyst
Gone Catalyst
Thin or no chromium
deposit
Poor coverage w/ clean
LCD
Low chemistry
Check chrome, spg, Hex-A-Gone Salts, pH and
adjust as needed
Low catalyst
Add 0.05% increments Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC
Maintenance or 0.05% increments Hex-A-Gone
Catalyst
pH was too high. Bath
needs low pH treatment.
Heat bath to 120oF (49oC ). Lower the pH to 2
with sulfuric acid and maintain for 12 hours.
Slowly raise the pH to 3.3 - 3.8 with liquid KOH.
Electrolyze for 2 amp hours/gal
Metallic contamination
Check for copper, nickel, iron, zinc. Electrolyze
the bath at 5 - 10 ASF to remove copper or nickel.
Regenerate or replace resin.
Add 0.1% increments Hex-A-Gone Purifier per
70 ppm nickel
Hexavalent chrome
contamination
Run hex chrome test. Check anode coatings.
Treat with 0.04% increments of hydrogen
peroxide until hex test is negative. Add back
0.1% Catalyst after hex chrome is removed. See
section below on hex chrome contamination.
Temperature out of range
Adjust temperature to 126° - 140°F
(52° - 60oC)
Low chrome Metal
Analyze chrome and adjust to range with Hex-AGone CR Maintenance
Low Hex-A-Gone Salts
Analyze and adjust the Hex-A-Gone Salts
concentration
Low Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC Add 0.05% increments Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC
Maintenance or Hex-AMaintenance or Hex-A-Gone Catalyst
Gone Catalyst
Low Hexagone
Complexor (Green
solution color)
Send sample to Pavco Laboratory for analysis.
Add in 2 g/l increments
Organic contamination
Filter continuously through activated carbon.
Replenish wetter after treatment with up to 0.3%
Hex-A-Gone Wetter
Hex-A-Gone 1020
HCD Skip plate
Cause
Plating Systems
Problem
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Trouble Shooting Chart
Solution
Dark or streaky LCD or
overall streaky or dark
deposit
Metallic contamination
Check for copper, nickel,iron, zinc. Electrolyze
the bath at 5 - 10 ASF to remove copper or
nickel. Regenerate or replace resin.
Add 0.1% increments Hex-A-Gone Purifier per
70 ppm nickel
Thin white bands , dull or
“blue” deposit
Excess Hex-A-Gone 1020
BC Maintenance or Hex-AGone Catalyst
Electrolyze or withhold adds of Hex-A-Gone
1020 BC Maintenance or Hex-A-Gone
Catalyst . If this is not sufficient, add 0.03%
increments of hydrogen peroxide until haze is
eliminated. Allow 20 minutes between additions
of peroxide
Low Hexagone Brightener
Check brightener levels and adjust to 0.4-0.6%.
Check hull cell thickness and add 0.2%
increments of Brightener if thickness is above
normal.
White haze in LCD (strips
in 10% sulfuric)
Zinc contamination
Check for dropped parts, electrolyze at 5-10
ASF or regenerate IX resin. Increased Hex-AGone Catalyst can help improve efficiency in
the presence of zinc. (0.1% for 20 ppm)
Constant hex chrome
issues
High anode current density
Increase number of anodes
Degraded/ineffective anode
coating
Send anode to Pavco for thickness analysis.
Recoat anodes.
Low Hexagone Complexor
levels
Submit sample to Pavco lab and adjust as
needed
Improper addition rates
Check addition rates for Hexagone 1020 BC
Maintenance and Hexagone CR Maintenance.
Adjust as needed. Increase addition rate of
Hexagone 1020 BC Maintenance if needed.
High zinc contamination
Analyze for zinc. Pump tank and inspect
bottom for parts. Dummy plate to remove zinc
or regenerate ion exchange resin to improve
zinc removal capacity. Add extra Hexagone
Catalyst (0.05% increments) until thickness
returns
Thin or poorly adherent
coating
Recoat anodes using qualified source
High fluoride (>50 ppm)
Eliminate source. Do not use fluoridated acid
salts in acid dips prior to Hexagone
High chloride (>500 ppm)
Improve rinsing after nickel. Use DI water for
makeup water. Do not use softened water.Do
not use hydrochloric acid to regenerate resins
Short anode life (less than
2-3 years)
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Cause
Plating Systems
Problem
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Waste Treatment
Safety
Handling– Pavco mandates that the following safety equipment be used when handling
chemicals in an electroplating environment: safety glasses, face shield, plastic or rubber apron,
rubber gloves and safety shoes. Chemicals should only be handled by trained and experienced
personnel.
Storage– Store Pavco products in a clean, well ventilated room which temperature remains
above 45°F (7°C). Pavco products should remain in their original container with the lid or cap
tightened. Drum pumps or pails must be clean prior to dispensing Pavco products to prevent
contamination. If any Hex-A-Gone 1020 product freezes during shipment or storage, warm the
product and mix it well before use.
Emergency Procedures– Refer to the MSDS for detailed emergency procedures
Eye Contact– Seek immediate medical attention. Flush the eyes with water for 15 m minutes.
Skin Contact– Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash the skin with soap and water. Seek
medical attention
Inhalation– Remove the person to an area with fresh air. Seek medical attention if necessary
Ingestion– Seek immediate medical attention
Spill– Dike the area to contain the spill. Refer to the MSDS for clean-up. Notify the proper
authorities if required.
Hex-A-Gone 1020
Dispose of the concentrates or solutions thereof according to local waste treatment regulations.
Recommended treatment procedures are available from your Pavco representative.
*Note: Refer to the MSDS for detailed emergency procedures
Hex-A-Gone Salts (HG 116) is a white powder
Hex-A-Gone BC Make-up (HG 108) is a pale yellow liquid with a specific gravity between 1.0 and
1.3 with a pH greater than 12
Hex-A-Gone CR Make-up (HG 106) is a dark blue green liquid with a specific gravity between 1.1
and 1.3 with a pH less than 3
Hex-A-Gone 1020 BC Maintenance (HG 111) is a pale yellow liquid with a specific gravity
between 1.0 and 1.3 with a pH greater than 12
Hex-A-Gone CR Maintenance (HG 100) is a dark blue green liquid with a specific gravity between
1.2 and 1.3 with a pH less than 3
Hex-A-Gone Wetter is a clear foamy liquid with a specific gravity between 1.0 and 1.05 and a pH
between 5 and 9
All products are available in in 5 gallon containers and 55 gallon drums.
Revision Date: 5/17/12
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
Technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be reliable, however, the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed. No
statement or recommendation shall constitute a representation unless set forth in an agreement in writing by the seller and manufacturer. NO WARRANTY OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE. The following warranty is made in lieu of any
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