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Umicore Ruthuna 479 Black Ruthenium Plating Electrolyte Make-Up Kit

Umicore · RUTHUNA 479

Umicore Ruthuna 479 Black Ruthenium Plating Electrolyte Make-Up Kit Professional-grade black ruthenium electrolyte kit for high-quality decorative and technical electroplating with adjustable blackening and strong durability.

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Specifications

Electrolyte TypeStrongly acidic
Metal Content5 (2-10) g/l Ru
Ph Value1.2 (0.8 - 1.3)
Operating Temperature65 (60-70)°C
Current Density Range1.5 A/dm²
Plating Speed0.12 μm/min
Anode MaterialPt/Ti or MMO (PLATINODE® 177)
CoatingBlack ruthenium
Purity99.9 wt.% Ru
Colour of DepositGrey to anthracite (black)
BrightnessBright
Content (Ru)5 g Ru/100 mL
Volume (Blackening Agent)50 ml
Volume (Accelerator)30 ml
Volume (Initial Concentrate)100 ml
OriginGermany

Overview

Highlights

  • Adjustable deep black finish for perfect decorative results
  • Long bath lifetime and simple maintenance ensure stable quality
  • Excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance for lasting protection

Applications

  • Electroplating of high-end jewelry, accessories, and watches
  • Decorative finishes on bathroom fittings, spectacle frames, automotive interiors
  • Technical coatings requiring crack-free black ruthenium layers

Overview

Umicore Ruthuna 479 Black Ruthenium Plating Electrolyte Make-Up Kit Make-Up Kit is designed for both decorative and technical electroplating applications where an intense, adjustable black finish is desired. The strongly acidic electrolyte enables durable, corrosion-resistant coatings, ensuring both aesthetics and longevity on dark or black finishes.

The kit offers reliable results on a variety of substrates, making it a favored choice for jewelry, accessories, and high-performance technical components. Easily maintained, its consistent results and long bath lifetime suit both rack and barrel plating processes.