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Treatment Spec No.: T-1046.02

American Meter Company Revision: 2
Erie. Pennsvlvania ECN: 33183
Issue Date: 02/28103
mEATMENT SPECIFICATION Title: ZINC PLATING (ELECfRODEPOSITED) WITH
CHROMATE TREATMENT FEDERAL SPC. QQ-Z-325,
TYPE 2, CLASS 2

Treatment Spec Electronic File No.: Tl046.02

Approved:
I. DETAIL REQUIREMENTS:

l. Electro-zinc plate to provide a minimum plating thickness of .0005" (not to

exceed .001").

The zinc deposit shall be smooth, fine grained, adherent, and free from blisters, .
pits, nodules, indications of burning and other defects. Superficial staining
which has been demonstrated as resulting from rinsing, or slight discoloration
resulting from baking shall not l?e cause for rejection. (Federal Specification
QQ-Z-325, 3.2.2. 1-21-52)

2. Metal cleaning and plating processes which minimize the formation of

hydrogen embrittlement should be used for high carbon, higb alloy and
stainless steel parts· having a C40 and higher Rockwell hardness. Whenever
such parts are plated by this specification, it is required that they be baked at
J75 ± 25°F for 3-6 hours within 2 hours after plating and before chromate
conversion coating.

3. Chromate treat either chemical or electrochemical in an aqueous solution of

salts, acids or both, and containing hexavalent chromium and activating acid
radical (s) to produce a continuous smooth protective film distinctly colored
iridescent bronze to brown, including olive-drab and yellow. The articles so
treated shall be thoroughly rinsed and dried according to the requirements for
the particular chemical or electrochemical process used.

The primary purpose of chromate finish is to retard or prevent the formation of

white corrosion products on surfaces exposed stagnant water, high humidity
atmospheres, salt water,. marine atmospheres or exposed to cyclic condensation
and drying. (Federal Specification QQ-Z-34J.....;L.;l~..Q;,...u...,j'-J...~~~I----....
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II. REFERENCE:
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Mim E.nhance Etch CONTROL DE DOCUME~T:SJ
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Tem) leratute control ofthe:Mill Enhance Etch bath is important. Temperature should be
co(bolled dose1y for a specific installalion and. normally (8 between 120·160°F. The rate of
et(;J1j 19 inc.reases rapidly with higher temperatures. Some installations are equipped with both
heati:1& and cooling ooils to insure close tcmperaW.t'e control since heavily worked Min Enhance
Etdl tanks tend to rise in temper'iItUIe during use.

The etching time may be from 30 seconds to 10 minutes or longer but usua:Dy is 3 to 4 minutes.
Tbt: 1ime required for a given etch will vary witb concemration and temperature.

If :l Foam Blanket is desired to control rumes and beat losses, use Mill Foamer AI. Foamer Al is
added at 1 gal Foamer Al per 100 Ibs MiIl-Enbanc;c Etch. Maiatez:aanc;e additions .ate based upon
a C. }... O.25 gals addition rate to maintain desired foam blanket.

SOmE: alum1num alloys, particularly those CODtaining coppec, develop 8. dark surface smut in .Mill
'EnhallC6 Etch. bath,. SDllJt may be temoveO with. MiU-A1umdeox.

h i~ Inpartant to control the solution streogrh in the 'MilI.Bnhance Etch bath dosely.
Cooo~tration should be determined 1i'equently ifproduction is heavy. perllaps twice a shift. The
COflct'ntra!ion should be'maintained at the recommended .strerJBth to provide unifonn etbcing and
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pre"le at sca.Iiug of equip.rnem.

Neutlabze soldtionsofMill Enhance EtdJ to a pH. between 6 to g with a mineral acid. Use
cau!loll. when adding the acid since neutralization generates heat In order to be completely
intbn: !led on the latest disposal regulations for your area, please contact the local authorities.

MiJJ l:nbancc: ::Etch is an alkaline produa; that should be handled accordingly_ Avoid *in and eye
cotr:act:. Wear protective clothiri& gloves i1:Ild goggles. Flush exposed areas immediately with
clean, cold water. In case ofinjury contact a doctor immediately.

1bi~ proc;laet is guaranteed as to quaiityUPOIl shipment from our plant. If the use
rec;:.uunendations are followed, desired results win be obtained. Since the use of oue products is
be} or d our control, no guarantee expressed OT implied is made as to the effeas of such use, or
the ;'esults to be obtained.

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