Electroless Nickel Plating

Nickel-plating contamination, it manifests uniquely in layered deposits, which form irregularly during electroplating processes. These contaminants, they adhere tenaciously to the base metal, influenced from bath impurities that lead to pitting patterns. The formation exhibits regional variations, dependent from substrate roughness, where nodules persist on uneven surfaces. In laser cleaning applications, removal challenges arise, as the contamination resists ablation due to its metallic affinity. This layer, it demands precise pulse control, that demonstrates selective vaporization without substrate damage. It seems that adhesion strengthens under thermal exposure, complicating complete detachment. The process shows effectiveness on nickel, yet exhibits incomplete clearing in dense zones, which requires multiple passes for thorough restoration.