Our G.S.P Palladium Solution is formulated specifically to act as a barrier plate on jewellery, where due to the potential of skin allergies such as Nickel Contact Dermatitis, the usual go-to solution for barrier plating - nickel - is not allowed. Plating a thin layer of palladium before the final plating stage will prevent your gold or other chosen finish, from migrating down (sinking) into certain substrates such as silver, copper, brass and zinc, which causes discolouration in the plated finish shortly after plating. Using a barrier plate will also drastically increase the longevity of the final plated finish.
A palladium solution specifically engineered for barrier plating is an essential metal for jewellers to have in their arsenal. It will not only ensure flawless plating, but also guarantees that jewellery is nickel-free, allergy-free and compliant with EU law.
As only a very thin layer of palladium is needed to form your barrier, your solution will last a very long time.
Palladium is a precious metal belonging to the platinum group of precious metals. Although ours is primarily designed for use as a fantastic barrier layer, palladium is also rising in popularity as a final finish for a wide range of jewellery as it deposits a pleasant warm silvery tone, please see accompanying photo of a ring plated in this palladium solution. Palladium is hardwearing and is highly resistant to tarnishing, making it a great choice as a final finish for jewellery. Two very handy uses within the one solution.
The G.S.P Palladium Solution contains 2 grams palladium per litre, does not require heating, and can be plated using our G.S.P Brush Plating Probes made from 316 Stainless Steel or our 316 Stainless Steel Flat Tank Plating Anodes.
For the most optimum and efficient performance, it is recommended for use with a full tank plating setup.
Please note:
This is a specially formulated palladium solution to act as a suitable barrier layer. Palladium plating solutions in general are not suited; this solution has been advanced to allow for multi-purpose use as both a finish in its own right and as a barrier layer to prolong the lifespan of gold plating or other plated finishes.
For all non-jewellery items that require a barrier plate, we suggest the use of our G.S.P Nickel Plating Solution as this is most cost-effective.
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