Electroplaters

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Abstract

Electroplating is a method that is used in making decoration, to provide resistance to corrosion, and to improve the mechanical or electrical properties of metals, plastics, and rubber. The metals used for plating include brass, bronze, cadmium, copper, chromium, gold, nickel, silver, and tin.

Keywords

Hexavalent Chromium Chromic Acid Ethylenediamine Dihydrochloride Trisodium Phosphate Airborne Exposure 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Control of Hypersensitivity DiseasesFinnish Institute of Occupational HealthHelsinkiFinland
  2. 2.Professor of Applied Dermatology and Allergology Skin and Allergy HospitalHelsinki University Central HospitalMeilahdentie, HelsinkiFinland
  3. 3.Finnish Institute of Occupational HealthBiomonitoring LaboratoryArinatie 3, HelsinkiFinland
  4. 4.Section of DermatologyFinnish Institute of Occupational HealthHelsinkiFinland

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