MIL-STD-1501 Chromium Plating, Low Embrittlement, ElectrodepositionThis standard covers the engineering requirements for electrodeposition of hard chromium on high strength steel substrates and the properties of deposit. Subsequent heat treating techniques needed to insure low hydrogen embrittlement of steel is described.

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5.1.4

Storage of parts

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5.1.5

Handling of parts

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5.1.6

Masking

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5.1.7

Racking

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5.2

Plating procedures

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5.2.1

Step No.1

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5.2.2

Step No. 2

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5.2.3

Step No. 3

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5.2.3.1

Alternate reverse etch solutions

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5.2.4

Step No. 4

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5.2.5

Step No. 5

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5.2.6

Step No. 6

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5.2.7

Step No. 7

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5.3

Inspection

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5.3.1

Penetrant inspection

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5.3.2

Magnetic particle inspection

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5.4

Process controls

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5.5

Qualification embrittlement test

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5.6

Process control embrittlement acceptance test

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5.7

Safety and health

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6.1

Intended use

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6.2

Plating options

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6.3

Subject term (key word) listing

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6.4

Changes notations

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