IS 8376 : 1988 Specification for Electroplated Coatings of Nickel Plus Chromium on Plastics for Decorative Purposes

1 Scope

This standard covers the requirements of four grades and typesof electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium, with a copperundercoat in many cases, on platable plastic substrates whereappearance and durability are important. It is not applicable tosuch coatings on plastics used for engineering purposes.

1.1 This standard does not cover the procedures for preparingplastics for electroplating but covers requirements for coatingsapproved subsequent to the application of metal film byautocatalytic deposition or subsequent to the application of anystrike coatings after autocatalytic deposition.