Electroless deposition of platinum on titanium substrates

The use of an electroless platinum bath based on chloroplatinic acid and hydrazine for depositing adherent and uniform layers on titanium panels is demonstrated. The conditions were optimised for a new set of additives. The effect of concentrations of platinum metal in the bath on thickness of the deposit was studied. The deposition rates on titanium and gold-plated titanium are evaluated. Dispersed platinum coatings on titanium powder were successfully obtained.