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      Whether your project requires a finish with superior functionality, improved contact resistance, solderability, or another property, Twickenham Plating Group has a wide range of finishes to choose from.
      
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      From our unique selective gold plating processes to our full range of Reel to Reel, Barrel, Vat and Rack plating, Twickenham Plating Group can undertake all your surface finishing requirements.
      
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Silver Plating (Ag)

Silver is a white, lustrous metal valued for its conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity.Due to its comparative scarcity is one of the so-called precious metals. It also has good antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and is therefore being used in medical applications.

Applications

With the highest known electrical and thermal conductivity of all metals silver is commonly used in fabricating printed electrical circuits and for electronic conductors. It is also alloyed with such elements as nickel or palladium for use in electrical contacts.

Our Expertise

TPG have a number of Silver solutions with different properties and can apply the correct deposit to your product using a variety of different plating methods. TPG can also selectivily plate silver which offers the advantage of reducing material consumption / cost whilst maintaining functionality and performance.

Technical Information

Types	Plating Methods	Base Materials	Properties	Specifications	Density p(kg/m3)	Melting Point Degrees Cent.	Electrical Resistivity (10-8 Ωm) at 0°C (273.2°K)
Semi-bright, Bright, Dull	Jig/Vat/Rack, Barrel, Vibrobarrel, Selective plating on loose parts / discrete strips, Reel to Reel (all over, selective plating and spot plating)	Copper Alloys, Steel, Aluminium, Zinc Die Castings	Ductility, Conductivity, High Corrosion Resistance	BS2816 replaced by BS EN ISO 4521:2008, DEF 03-9 superseded by SAE AMS 03-09, BS4290, QQ-S-365 replaced by ASTM B700	10500	961	1.47