As the most basic type of surface treatment process to be carried out on metals, alloys, or other materials, trivalent chromium plating is widely applicable across a diverse range of products, and comes in a variety of colors to suit customer demands.
It also provides added value, such as an aesthetically pleasing glossy appearance, protects the base metal against corrosion and wear, improves electrical conductivity, lubrication, surface strength, thermal resistance, weather resistance, and the prevention of carburization or nitriding during heat treatment. Chemical suppliers for this process are MacDermid, Coventya, Dipsol, Paveco and Surtec.