Poppy Puspitasari, Wahono, Ressa Andita Dwiyana, Johan Wayan Dika
Electroplating is a process in which substances or metal ions precipitate on cathode through electrolysis. Metal plating itself has many purposes, such as corrosion resistance, shiny appearance, and aesthetic appeal. This study aimed at investigating the performance results of a series of simple electroplating processes using nickel as the coating material and medium carbon steel as the coated material. This paper is a report on the analysis results of several simple electroplating treatments using different temperatures of 45°C, 55°C, and 65°C, with a 5-minute immersion time and a voltage of 4 volts. The electroplating at 65°C resulted in the thickest deposit (8,6 μm), whereas the one at 45°C resulted in the thinnest deposit (5.6 μm). The higher the applied temperature, the higher the colour intensity of the result. The nickel electroplating with a temperature of 65°C produced the darkest deposit. © 2017 Author(s).
Mechanical Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Centre of Nano Research and Advanced Materials, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
