The rhodium bath JE88-1 deposits mirror shining, brilliant white, magnificent hard and abrasion resistant rhodium layers. It is preferably used for decorative coatings in the jewellery industry. In many cases the rhodium electrolyte is used as tarnish protection for silver products. Coatings up to 0,5 µm can be deposited.

Operating data:
Rhodium content: 1,0 g/L Rh
pH-Value: <1

Operating conditions:
Voltage: 2-3 Volt
Bath temperature: 20-35 °C
Exposition time: 2 min. (1-max. 10 min.)
Anodes: platinized titanium or mixed metal oxide
Anode/Cathode surface: 1 : 1
Agitation: advantageous
Current density: 0,5 – 2 A/dm2
Bath filtration: from 10 liters

Deposition data:
Hardness: 800 – 900 HV
Layer thickness: max. 0,5 µm
Layer density: approx. 12,4 g/cm3