Peter, embrittlement occurs to high strength steels when the hydrogen atoms
in the acid solution used in the chroming bath migrate into the crystal
structure of the metal. If the parts are properly baked according to a
specific time-temperature profile within about 4 hours after chrome plating,
embrittlement is reduced or eliminated. If the suspension parts were not so
treated after chrome plating, then removing the plating does not affect the
embrittlement.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Peter & Veronica
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 2:06 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Chromed parts
Gbday again
Ibve been reading the wisdom on chrome plated suspension parts. The general
consensus is b donbtb . Trouble is, I have some chrome plated steering arms
and drag links that I would like to use (they were on some sort of display
set up) Apparently the problem is b hydrogen embrittlementb caused by the
plating process. Question: does the problem remain if the chrome is removed
either mechanically or chemically?
Cheers
Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz
PS If all the punctuation in the above has been converted to nonsense, I
apologise. Mark b whatbs the solution?
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