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Plating for Invar 36 parts?

Thread starter alderetm
Start date Jul 9, 2002

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Jul 9, 2002

alderetm

Mechanical

Does anyone have advice regarding the need for plating Invar 36 parts? Our parts will see temperatures as low as 80K during operation. I'm wondering if passivation provides adequate corrosion protection.

Thanks in advance. Michael Alderete
Mech Packaging Engineer
DRS Technologies-Sensors & Targeting Sys
Anaheim CA