Title:
 COATINGS, ELECTROLESS NICKEL
Requirements for
Number:
 AMS-C-26074
Revision:
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Scope:
 This specification covers the requirements for electroless (autocatalytic chemical reduction) deposition of nickel-phosphorous alloy coatings on metal and composite surfaces.
   
Classification:
  
Classes
The nickel coatings shall be clasified in accordance with thermal tretment applied subsequent to plating.
Grades
The nickel coatings shall be of the following grades:
   
Details Description Can Do
Class 1 As plated, no subsequent heat treatment: A bake for hydrogen embrittlement relief is not considered a heat treatment. Yes
Class 2 Heat treated to obtain required hardness: Ma be used on all metals not affected by heating to 500F and above. Yes
Class 3 Aluminum alloys non-heat treatable, and beryllium alloys processed to improve adhesion of the deposit. Yes
Class 4 Aluminum alloys, heat-treatable, processed to improve adhesion of the nickel deposit. Yes
Grade A 0.0010 inch minimum thickness Yes
Grade B 0.0005 inch minimum thickness Yes
Grade C 0.0015 inch minimum thickness Yes
 
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