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Abstract

Specifies the requirements for electroplated coatings for nickel and nickel plus chromium on plastics for decorative applications.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 March 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-009:
Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Galvanizing Association of New Zealand
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for electroplated coatings of nickel and nickel plus chromium on plastics for decorative applications. It also specifies requirements for coatings of nickel-iron alloys containing a maximum iron content of 25 percent, and coatings incorporating a copper undercoat. It does not preclude the use of gold, copper, brass or other metals plated over nickel.
Supplementary information to be supplied with the enquiry or order is specified in Appendix A.
NOTES:
1 Not all plastics may be successfully electroplated so it is recommend that the suppliers should be consulted.
2 Plastic items to be coated should have low residual stress. To achieve this condition, plastic mouldings, extrusions etc, may require to be stress-relieved or annealed prior to electroplating.
3 Guidance on the means of demonstrating compliance with the Standard is given in Appendix B.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/04/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 07/04/2017
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ISBN
Committee	MT-009
Supersedes	DR 03467 AS 1406-1982