This invention relates to the field of
metal surface treatment technology, and more particularly to an apparatus, a
chemical plating solution, and a method for
electroless plating of
platinum into the inner cavity of a workpiece. Addressing the problems of poor
reducing agent stability, short solution life, poor coverage of the inner cavity, low
deposition rate, and insufficient
coating adhesion in existing
electroless plating technologies, this invention provides a
chloroplatinic acid plating solution using
ethylene glycol as both a
reducing agent and
solvent, combined with a three-temperature zone circulating flow device for
electroless plating. The plating solution includes
chloroplatinic acid,
ethylene glycol, a complexing agent, a stabilizer, and a pH adjuster. The apparatus includes a preheating tank (60-120°C), an electroless plating tank (130-160°C), and a rapid cooling tank (0-30°C). The electroless plating solution flows through the inner cavity of the workpiece under the drive of a
circulating pump, sequentially passing through the three temperature zones. By controlling the plating
solution composition, pH value,
reaction temperature, and circulation flow method, this invention significantly improves the uniformity and quality of electroless plating of
platinum into the inner cavity, resulting in a long solution life and a dense, strong
coating.