Abstract: The invention relates to electroplating baths and methods for electrodepositing a dark chromium layer on a workpiece. The trivalent chromium electroplating baths comprise sulphur compounds and the methods for electrodepositing a dark chromium layer employ these trivalent chromium electroplating baths. The dark chromium deposits and workpieces carrying dark chromium deposits are suited for application for decorative purposes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 10, 2017
Date of Patent:
June 26, 2018
Assignee:
Atotech Deutschland LLP
Inventors:
Klaus-Dieter Schulz, Philipp Wachter, Philip Hartmann