Subject: Low Hydrogen Embrittlement (LHE) Zn-Ni Alloy Plating

Background:
Boeing has a commitment to producing environmentally preferred products. The company actively works to minimize or avoid the use of potentially hazardous materials, including cadmium. Boeing research has been working to identify and test replacements for cadmium-based measures to prevent corrosion. This Zn-Ni alloy plating process is designed to provide an environmentally preferred method to Cadmium-Titanium Alloy Plating BAC 5804.

Note:
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Description:
BAC 5680 establishes the requirements for the electro-deposition of a zinc-nickel alloy containing 5 to 15 percent nickel. Plating within the scope of this specification is intended for use on low alloy steels heat treated to 220 ksi and above. Other zinc-nickel alloy plating specifications may not be used in lieu of this specification. This specification requires Qualified Processors. Processors shall be qualified in accordance with Section 13, and shall be listed in the QPL.

Licensing:
The acid plating process and the acid bath chemistry are covered by U.S. Patent 4,765,871 and corresponding foreign patents and/or applications. Articles made by this process are covered by U.S. Patent 4,765,871, U.S. Patent 4,818,632 and corresponding foreign patents and/or applications.

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