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Electroplating Intermediates

PPS

Pyridinium Propyl Sulfobetaine

High-purity leveling agent for bright nickel, electroless nickel and nickel-iron alloy plating.

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Overview

PPS (Pyridinium, 1-(3-sulfopropyl)-, hydroxide, inner salt) is a strong leveling agent for bright nickel plating. Used with secondary brighteners such as acetylenic alcohols, ethers and their derivatives, it helps produce a smooth, mirror-bright surface. It has high purity, few decomposition products and good leveling at high current densities.

Excessive addition may cause brittle deposits or dark spots in low-current-density areas. Match replenishment to bath analysis and the plating process.

Key Benefits

  • Strong leveling
  • Mirror-bright nickel finish
  • High purity

Applications

Bright acid nickelElectroless nickelNickel-iron alloys

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