Gold Electrolytes and Gold Baths for Industrial Gold Plating

METAKEM Gold Electrolytes – for Maximum Adhesion, Layer Stability, and Process Reliability

Gold electrolytes from METAKEM can be supplied with or without cyanide, based on ammonium gold sulfite, and cover almost the entire pH spectrum. Our high-purity gold baths enable precise, long-lasting coatings with optimal adhesion. Whether for technical applications (e.g., in electronics or medical technology) or decorative gold plating – our electrolytes are the ideal solution for electroplating in industry, electronics, and jewelry manufacturing.

Our Gold Electrolytes/Gold Baths are:

  • Available in Various Gold Contents (E.G., 8 G/L, 10 G/L)
  • With and without Cyanide – Adapted to your Process Requirements
  • Durable Abrasion-Resistant through Special Hardening Additives

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Gold-SF-Bath

Gold-SF is a sulfite-based gold bath with a neutral pH value. It is highly pure, characterized by a very low chloride content, and therefore has high bath stability even when exposed to light. This bath is used in both decorative jewelry applications and technical areas (including dental galvanoforming).

Bath type:
Neutral, sulfite-based
Gold content:
10 – 15 g per liter
Coating:
Gold 99.9%
Max. layer thickness:
max. 500 µm
pH value:
7,5
Bath temperature:
60 °C (55 – 65 °C)
Current density:
1 A/dm2 (0.1 – 1.5 A/dm2)
Applications:
Jewelry + Galvanoforming
Delivery form:
Setup: Gold-SF (15 g Au/L)
Replenishment: Gold-SF-R (100 g Au/L)

Upon request, we will be happy to send you further product specifications

Gold-VA-Bath

Strongly acidic gold electrolyte based on cyanide, used for example for adhesion-promoting direct gold plating of stainless steel without prior coating with an intermediate metal. The strongly activating effect of Gold-VA also enables the coating of passive materials.

Bath type:
Strongly acidic, cyanide-based
Gold content:
2 g per liter
Coating:
Gold
Max. layer thickness:
0.2 µm
pH value:
0,3
Bath temperature:
25 °C (15 – 35 °C)
Current density:
4 A/dm2 (1 – 10 A/dm2)
Applications:
Stainless steel gold plating, adhesion promoter
Delivery form:
Gold-VA-Bath ready to use
Setup: Golf-VA-Bath concentrate (with or without gold + replenishment if needed)
Replenishment: Gold-VA-Bath replenishment

Gold-CPB-Bath

Color gold plating bath that can deposit a wide range of layer colors – depending on the color additive solution used. Gold-CPB-Bath is a gold bath with low gold content – designed for thin gold plating layers.

Bath type:
Color gold plating bath
Gold content:
1 g per liter
Coating:
Gold
Max. layer thickness:
0.2 µm
Bath temperature:
60 °C
Current density:
5 A/dm2 (1 – 5 A/dm2)
Applications:
Jewelry, watches, eyeglass frames
Delivery form:
Gold-CBP-Bath ready to use (with color additive if needed)

By adding various color additive solutions, the following layer colors can be achieved: green, yellow, rose, red.

Made in Germany Logo – German quality and precision

The gold electrolytes from METAKEM are produced in Germany. We source our raw materials from certified sustainable sources.

Why Choose Gold Electrolytes from METAKEM?

  • High Purity Stable Electrolyte Formulas for Uniform Gold Plating
  • Optimized Deposition Properties for Long-Lasting Coatings
  • Individual Adjustments Possible – Tailored Solutions for Special Requirements
  • Compliance with Highest Quality Standards (REACH-compliant, Environmentally Friendly Alternatives Available)

Gold Electrolytes for High-Tech Industries Industry

Our gold baths are essential for high-quality electroplating in various high-tech industries:

  • Automotive Industry – Gold-plated contacts sensors for highest conductivity
  • Semiconductor Technology – Microelectronics chip production with high-precision gold layers
  • Medical Technology – Biocompatible gold plating for implants medical devices
  • Electroplating Technology – High-quality gold baths for industrial metal finishing
  • Jewelry Industry – Gold coatings for exclusive designs long-lasting elegance
  • Aerospace – Corrosion-resistant heat-resistant gold coatings
  • Electrical Engineering – Gold-plated circuit boards components for maximum conductivity
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