MIL-STD-868 Nickel Plating, Low Embrittlement, Electro-DepositionThis standard covers the process and materials required for the electro-deposition of nickel on high strength steel substrates. Electro-deposited nickel is used for wear resistance, heat resistance, and as an undercoat for precious metals. Subsequent heat treating techniques needed to insure low hydrogen embrittlement of steel are also described. This standard meets the performance requirements of SAE-AMS- QQ-N-290 and may be used when SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290 is specified provided any unique requirements of SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290 are complied with.

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MIL-STD-868B CHANGE 2

FOREWORD

1.   This Military Standard is approved for use by 309MXSG/MXR, Department of the Air Force and is available for use by all departments and agencies of the Department of Defense.

2.    This standard provides guidance for the Air Force repair process, acquisition, and manufacture of parts and/or spare parts on the landing gear of all military aircraft.

3.    Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: 309MXSG/MXRL, Hill AFB, UT 84056-2609 or e-mailed to: 309MX/MXRL@hill.af.mil.  Since contact information can change, verification of currency of this address information through ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.

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