Hull Cell Equipment

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The cell, called a Hull Cell, is a miniature plating unit for producing a cathode deposit that records the character of electroplate at all current densities within the operating range. It is among the most useful tools available to the plating chemist for control of plating baths. It is an indispensable adjunct to standard analytical methods, enabling the skilled operator to determine and control the effects of addition agents, impurities and purification treatments on the plating electrolyte, many of which can be determined by no other method. Practically every plating solution can be controlled or evaluated to varying degrees by the use of the Hull Cell. CDI offers a complete selection of Hull Cells, accessories and related equipment to enable the plater to effectively use this plating process control method.

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Hull Cell Equipment

Hull Cell Anodes

  • Kocour anodes for Hull Cell tests are of high quality. Certified trace impurity analysis available.
  • Comes in brass, copper, high phosphorous copper, lead, nickel, silver, tin/lead (60/40), tin/lead (90/10), 316 SS and platinized titanium.
  • One size can be used in either the 267 ml, or the 1000 ml size Hull Cell. Size is 2.75" by 2.75"
  • Also available are titanium baskets and Poly bags for the anodes and baskets which provide protection against roughness in the Hull Cell deposit.

Kocour Anode

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Hull Cell Cathodes

  • Kocour Cathodes are heavy gauge, highly polished to a mirror finish with the face surface fully protected by plastic.
  • Comes in brass, copper, high phosphorous copper, lead, nickel, silver, tin/lead (60/40), tin/lead (90/10), 316 SS and platinized titanium.
  • Available in Brass, Copper and Steel (zinc coated), in two sizes for the 267 ml and the 1000 ml Hull Cell. Can be purchased individually, as multiples of "Each", or in a box of 50(267ml) or 100(1000ml).

Kocour Cathode

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Hull Cells

  • In 1935, the E.I. duPont De Nemours Co. asked Kocour Company to manufacture a plating test cell developed in their laboratory. The cell, called a Hull Cell, is a miniature plating unit for producing a cathode deposit that records the character of electroplate at all current densities within the operating range.
  • It is among the most useful tools available to the plating chemist for control of plating baths. It is an indispensable adjunct to standard analytical methods, enabling the skilled operator to determine and control the effects of addition agents, impurities and purification treatments on the plating electrolyte, many of which can be determined by no other method. Practically every plating solution can be controlled or evaluated to varying degrees by the use of the Hull Cell.

Kocour Hull Cell

Product Features:

  • Brass
    Color Control
    Free Cyanide Control
    Brightener Control
  • Cadmium
    Brightener Control
    Detection of Organic Impurities
    Detection of Carbonate Buildup
    Control of Inorganic Impurities - especially Lead, Chromium, Tin and Copper
  • Chromium
    Outstanding for Control of Catalyst Ratio
    Detection of Chloride and Metal Contamination
  • Copper
    Free Cyanide Content
    Lead, Zinc and Chromium contamination
    Carbonate Addition Agents
  • Gold
    Color Control
    Addition Agents
  • Nickel
    Primary and Secondary Addition Agents
    Pitting
    Organic Decomposition Products
    Copper, Zinc, Chromium or Iron Impurities
    pH Brittleness
  • Silver
    Free Cyanide and Silver Content
    Operating pH
    Addition Agents
  • Tin
    Caustic Content
    Addition Agents
  • Zinc
    Sodium Cyanide to Zinc Metal Ratio
    Zinc Content
    Copper, Lead, Cadmium and Tin Impurities
    Effect of Purification Treatments
    Addition Agents

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Hull Cell Agitators

  • The reciprocating agitator is designed to simulate cathode rod agitation (non-air agitation) in Hull Cell Tests.
  • Comes in brass, copper, high phosphorous copper, lead, nickel, silver, tin/lead (60/40), tin/lead (90/10), 316 SS and platinized titanium.
  • Operates 110 volt, 60 Hz, AC.
  • Also available in 220 Volt.

Kocour Hull Cell Agitators

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Hull Cell Rectifiers

  • Kocour Rectifiers for Hull Cell Testing are expressly designed units which utilize filtered circuits capable of continuously producing minimum AC ripple. This filtered current output is essential for testing many plating baths.
  • Kocour Rectifiers are strongly recommended for Hull Cell tests because results are misleading when single phase unfiltered current is used.

Kocour Hull Cell Rectifiers

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GraLab Timers

  • Universal Timers GraLab's Universal Timers feature an 8" dial with large numerals for elapsed time. Two separate 3-wire outlet receptacles are provided for automatic switching of external appliances. Used for Hull Cell Test timing as well as general laboratory timing uses.

Gralab Timers

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