The performance of Nickel Plated Parts in actual use environments is affected by a combination of factors.
In terms of corrosion resistance, the nickel plating layer is like a solid "armor". In general atmospheric environments, nickel plating can effectively prevent parts from being oxidized and rusting. For example, in outdoor facilities, Nickel Plated Parts can resist the erosion of parts by rain, dew, and harmful gases in the air (such as sulfur dioxide), thereby extending the service life of parts. In some environments with weak acids and alkalis, a nickel plating layer of appropriate thickness can also provide a certain degree of chemical protection and slow down the corrosion rate of acids and alkalis on the base of parts.
In terms of wear resistance, the nickel plating layer can enhance the hardness of the surface of parts. In scenes where frequent friction is required, such as mechanical transmission parts, the surface wear of Nickel Plated Parts will be significantly reduced compared to non-nickel-plated parts. For example, in some small gear systems, the gear tooth surface after nickel plating can withstand longer meshing friction, reducing the accuracy loss and failure probability caused by wear.
In terms of conductivity, Nickel Plated Parts has a good performance. Nickel itself has a certain conductivity. In some parts of electronic equipment, nickel plating can provide a stable surface channel for the transmission of current. For example, in some connectors of circuit boards, nickel plating can ensure stable signal transmission, reduce contact resistance, and reduce signal interference or equipment failure caused by poor contact.
However, the performance of Nickel Plated Parts is not ideal in all cases. In a high temperature environment, if the temperature exceeds the stable range of nickel, the nickel plating layer may oxidize, discolor, become brittle, or even peel off, thus affecting the performance of the parts. In some marine environments with high humidity and a lot of salt, the nickel plating layer may also be accelerated by electrochemical corrosion.
In addition, the thickness and quality of the nickel plating layer will greatly affect its performance in the actual environment. If the nickel plating layer is too thin or has defects such as pinholes and bubbles, its corrosion resistance and wear resistance will be greatly reduced. Therefore, in order to ensure that Nickel Plated Parts have good performance in the actual use environment, it is necessary to strictly control the nickel plating process and quality.
