Role  of activators   such  a   sodium silicofluoride and sulfuric acid   in bright chrome electroplating   was  investigated using    technical  grade  chromic  acid,  CrO3, containing  0.15% sulfate,   maximum. It  was  found  that  beth comprising   CrO3  300-350         Na2SiF6   2-3  g/L, H2SO4  1-2  ml/L  at temperature  30-35 C and  current density   8-10 A/dm2    can be  recommended  as a self one for bright chrome plating.


A KHAN ,I SADIQ ,INAM UL HAQUE ,