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Understanding gold plating

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For effective operation, gold plating baths must require the minimum of attention in respect of replenishment and replacement, and must produce as little sub-standard or reject work as possible. To achieve this, an understanding of the processes involved and the factors affecting them is advantageous. This article attempts to provide such an understanding in a simple manner. Special attention is given to the plating of gold from acid baths containing monovalent gold complexes.

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Wilkinson, P. Understanding gold plating. Gold Bull 19, 75–81 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03214646

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