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Abstract

Specifies the requirements for electroplated coatings of rhodium on metallic substrates for general engineering 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 rhodium on metallic substrates for general engineering applications.
Purchasing guidelines on requirements to be specified and/or agreed at the time of enquiry or order are shown in Appendix A.
In addition, the Standard provides for the optional application of pretreatment of iron or steel to reduce the risk of hydrogen embrittlement as shown in Appendix D and post-coating treatment of iron or steel as shown in Appendix E.
NOTES:
1 The means of complying to the Standard are shown in Appendix B.
2 Guidance on the use of strikes and undercoats are shown in Appendix C.
3 Typical applications for electroplated rhodium are shown in Appendix F.

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 03483 AS 2429-1981