What is ISO 2361 - Electrodeposited nickel coating thickness about?
ISO 2361 is an International Standard that specifies the method of using coating thickness instruments of the magnetic type for non-destructive measurements of the thickness of electrodeposited nickel coatings on magnetic or non-magnetic substrates.
The method may not be applicable to autocatalytic (electroless) nickel coatings depending on their chemical composition.
For the purposes of this ISO 2361, two types of nickel coating are distinguished:
- Nickel coatings on magnetic substrates (type A coatings)
- Nickel coatings on non-magnetic substrates (type B coatings)
ISO 2361 should not be assumed that all instruments are applicable to both types of coating. The effective measuring ranges of instruments using the principle of magnetic attraction are up to 50 4m for type A coatings, and up to 25 4m for type B coatings.
For instruments using the principle of reluctance, the effective ranges are much greater and measurements up to 1 mm, or more, can be made on both types of coating.
Who is ISO 2361 - Electrodeposited nickel coating thickness for?
ISO 2361 on electrodeposited nickel coatings thickness is useful for:
- Manufacturers of metallic coatings
- Companies providing surface treatment solutions
- Mechanical engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Coating applications in industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, construction, electronics etc
Why should you use ISO 2361 - Electrodeposited nickel coating thickness?
Coatings applied to base materials provide properties not inherent in the base, including corrosion and wear resistance, conductivity, colour, and solderability. In this regard, the electroplating process provides better control over coating thickness than several other metal finishing techniques. Hence, determining the plating thickness is crucial for functional coatings as the thickness of the coating is proportional to its durability.
ISO 2361 provides you with methods of measurement of coating thickness and methods of using coating thickness instruments as well as the factors affecting the measuring accuracy, calibration of instruments, and magnetic properties of the electrodeposited nickel coatings.
Complying with ISO 2361 can thus be useful in achieving accurate thickness measurements of electrodeposited nickel coatings that can determine whether your magnetic and non-magnetic substrates are adequately protected from premature deterioration.