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Old 08-30-2002, 06:56 PM
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what kind of wire would be the best one to use to hang my parts from the cathode, that would\'t corrode my baths....
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For plating, copper works best.

For anodizing, you must use aluminum wire.
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I was going to use brass but someone told me that it\'s bad for the baths, but as for the copper will it mess with the chrome bath..
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No, copper is safe to use in any bath.
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