Lugalvan® IZE
Lugalvan® IZE has been developed for use in the formulation of brightener additives for the electroplating industry. It acts as a basic brightener in alkalin zinc and zinc-alloy plating, especially in cyanide-free baths.
- Manufacturer: BASF
- Product Line: BASF Metal Surface Treatment
- Product: Lugalvan® Electroplating Additives
- Industries: Metal Processing & Fabrication
- Region:
Canada ,United States -
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Product Overview
Lugalvan® IZE is usually used in combination with top brighteners. It is normally employed at a concentration of 1-10 g/l. It has also been shown to perform particularly well in combination with Lugalvan BPC 48, and also with Lugalvan G.
Product Specifications
Physical Form: Clear, Yellow
Concentration: 42-48%
Water Content: 52-58%
pH: 8 – 10
Viscosity: 10–40
Primary Chemistry: Reaction Product of Imidazole and Epichlorohydrin
Features & Benefits
Lugalvan® IZE gives high throwing power and ensures that the plated metal is evenly distributed. It gives high brightness, particularly at low current densities and it inhibits blistering. Zinc-plated components plated with the aid of Lugalvan IZE are typically easier to chromate.
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BASF metal finishing additives line comprises a range of chemistries, including 2-butyne-1,4-diol ethoxylate and ethoxylated fatty alcohols, typically used in metal surface preparation, plating, post-treatment, or finishing, and offer improved brightening, emulsification, antifoaming, corrosion, inhibition, chelation, oxidization for metal removal, and passivation benefits.
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