In this section, let us introduce necessary equipment for those who plan to start Hull Cell test, or already own Hull Cell and plan to try the other bath types.

1. Basic construction of Hull Cell test equipment

Since Hull Cell test is a kind of electro-deposition test, necessary equipment are basically the same as normal electroplating equipment. Differences are only type of the tank (Hull Cell) and dedicated electrodes (anode and cathode for Hull Cell) .

Heater and agitation may be necessary depending on the type of plating bath. To determine necessary equipment, please refer to plating condition and/or table in the next section.

• Rectifier (power supply) and lead wires
• Hull Cell (tank)
• Anode
• Cathode
• Heater for Hull Cell
• Thermostat
• Air pump
• Cathode rocker
• Stirrer

For more details regarding tanks and electrodes, please see links below.

YAMAMOTO-MS

2020.04.01

List of Hull Cells

https://www.yamamoto-ms.co.jp/en/product/hull-cells/

YAMAMOTO-MS

2020.08.01

B-59 HULL CELL ANODE PLATES

https://www.yamamoto-ms.co.jp/en/product/b-59/

Material Oxygen-free Copper, Phosphorous Copper, Cobalt, Lead, Lead Alloy, Nickel, SK Nickel（Sulfur depolarized nickel) Cadmium, Platinum coated Titanium Zinc Tin Tin Alloy Silver Solder Carbon SUS304 SUS316 Iron Iridium Coated Titanium(for Copper Sulfate Bath) Iridium Coated Titanium (for Gold, Trivalent Chromium Bath) Rodium Indium, etc,Size64×64×2mm*Anode of TENORI hull cell is a small Titanium/Platinum only.

YAMAMOTO-MS

2020.07.01

B-60 HULL CELL CATHODE PLATES（test piece）

https://www.yamamoto-ms.co.jp/en/product/b-60/

Iron, Brass, Copper, Phosphor bronze, Aluminum(A1085P,Purity 99.85％), Stainless steel(SUS304,SUS316)A box:100 pieces.(Only SUS316:50 pieces.)■Size67×100×0.3mm(Hull Cell)67×200×0.3mm(Hull Cell Long)34×50×0.3mm(TENORI Hull Cell)

2. Construction of equipment based on types of plating

Recommended Hull Cell tank and electrodes defer based on the type of plating bath. Regarding equipment other than power supply, please refer to each section.

Note: to use heater(s), thermostat must be combined.

Note: Table below shows basic conditions only.

2-1, Copper plating

2-2, Nickel plating

2-3, Chromium plating

2-4, Zinc plating

2-5, Tin plating

2-6, Gold plating

2-7, Silver plating

3. If still in trouble to decide

If planning to perform many different plating, or need power supply and thermostat too, we recommend to purchase a set product.

YAMAMOTO-MS

2020.09.01

B-52-1CWJ HULL CELL TEST KIT MODEL-10A15

https://www.yamamoto-ms.co.jp/en/product/b-52-1cwj/

Hull cell test is a simple and effective testing-method, by which electroplating characteristics can be examined. It is also adopted as a testing item in the Plating Skills Assessment 1st Grade Test. Since plating-film of a wide range of cathode current densities can be observed on a single test-piece, it is possible to conduct studies of optimal plating conditions and effects from lack or excess of chemicals (such as additives), existence of trace amount of impure substances and deposition d...

YAMAMOTO-MS

2019.10.15

【Discontinued】B-52WJ HULL CELL TEST KIT MODEL-10A2-WJ

https://www.yamamoto-ms.co.jp/en/product/b-52wj/

This set was discontinued in November 2021.Hull cell test is a simple and effective testing-method, by which electroplating characteristics can be examined. It is also adopted as a testing item in the Plating Skills Assessment 1st Grade Test. Since plating-film of a wide range of cathode current densities can be observed on a single test-piece, it is possible to conduct studies of optimal plating conditions and effects from lack or excess of chemicals (such as additives), existence of trace a...

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