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Palladium vs. Gold Plating: Which Option to Choose?
While both are lauded in the jewelry industry for their beautiful appearances, there’s more to palladium and gold than their…
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Durability of Platinum Plating
Platinum is one of the most sought-after precious metals in the world, as much for its aesthetic appeal as for…
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Platinum Vs. Palladium Plating in Medicine
The biomedical industry uses a range of metal instruments, and in recent years, the prevalence of implantable medical devices has…
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Alternatives to Cadmium for Plating Connectors
Before the 1960s, cadmium, also referred to by its elemental abbreviation “Cd,” was the go-to material for numerous industries. The…
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UPDATE: (8/10/2021) SPC no longer offers Electrocoating (e-coating) services. This blog is for educational purposes only. Please refer to our…
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