Abstract: The present invention relates to the electrodeposition of brass in a form suitable for use as undercoats for subsequently applied metal coatings, and to electrolytes suitable therefor, comprising a soluble manganous compound and preferably an agent which prevents precipitation of manganese from said electrolyte.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the electrodeposition of brass in a form suitable for use as undercoats for subsequently applied metal coatings, and to electrolytes suitable therefor, comprising a conventional cyanide brass elctrolyte containing a soluble manganous compound and a soluble nickel compound and preferably a chelating or sequestering agent.