41662 MG Chemicals, 41662 Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: 41662
• Description: Chemicals Tin Bar Anode Set
• Manufacturer: MG Chemicals

Specifications of 41662

• Description/function: 8 Tin Bar Anodes with Hooks
• Product: Application Tools
• Size: 6 in x 3/8 in
• Contains: 8 Tin Bar Anodes
• Special Features: Tin Anode Kit
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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Hang the object being plated on the hang hook and suspend it from the middle of the cathode bar.
Check the placement of the board. the board should be positioned so there is approximately 1 - 2” of
solution over the top of the board. Make sure the board is parallel with the anodes.
Drop the stir bar into the solution, aiming for the center of the tank. turn on the magnetic stirrer and
adjust the speed until you create a vortex in the solution.
after the vortex is created, turn on the rectifier and set the current to the level calculated earlier. Do not
adjust the voltage.
If you see a voltage and no current, or there is a current but it fluctuates for more then 2 minutes, then
there is either a loose connection or significant corrosion on the bus bars and hang hooks. this is very
common if the bus bar and hang hook are not removed and cleaned in between uses.
If this occurs, take object being plated out of tank and rinse with tap water and dry quickly with a hair
dryer. Check to make sure all connections are tight. If a loose connection is found, tighten the connec-
tion and try the electroplating process again. If no loose connection is found, remove the bus bars,
hook, and anodes and scrub the contact areas with steel wool or other abrasive cleaner, rinse with
water, dry, reassemble the tank, and try the electroplating process again.
Periodically check on the current in the rectifier display to verify it is consistent; periodically verify the
magnetic stir bar is functioning normally in the center of the tank (it can slide to the side and agitation
will not be optimal). It is critical that both are performing properly.
Never leave the object being plated in solution for more then two minutes if either the magnetic stirrer
or rectifier are turned off.
after 1 hour of electroplating, take the board out from the plating tank and rinse right away with tap
water. Quickly dry the board with hair dryer.
the two gallons of MG Chemicals Electroplating solutions used to fill the electroplating tank contain
enough active ingredients to plate at least 150 square inches with 1.0 mil of copper.
disposal ConsideraTions
a quick clean up of the electroplating tank and accessories is recommended because the acidic vapors of the plat-
ing solution quickly corrode the bus bars and hooks when not in use, and this corrosion prevents current from flowing
properly when the tank is reused.
once finished electroplating for the day, remove all anodes, hang hooks, and bus bars and wash them all with an
abrasive pad or abrasive cleaner and warm water. Dry everything quickly using a hair dryer to prevent oxidization.
Keep in mind that copper electroplating solution contains copper ions which are lethal to aquatic life, and must never
be disposed of down the drain. other electroplating solutions also pose significant safety and environmental hazards.
Store used solutions in glass or plastic pails and dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations
at a reputable waste management company. Do Not DISPoSE oF tHESE DoWN tHE DRaIN. Waste management
companies can usually be found in the local Yellow pages, and local governments commonly offer phone assistance
for finding suitable facilities.
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