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nickel plating of cold plates?

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mingmongmang

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Aug 9, 2007
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What are the advantages if any of nickel plating a cold plate?

The application I'm considering is an approx 500mm sq 6061 alu plate, 55mm thk cooled by heat pipes. Loads are 500-1000W devices, 140x150mm, 9 per side so about 3/4 of the surface is used..

I've seen (vendor) claims that nickel plate improves heat spread. Is there a significant improvement?

Thanks..
 
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