Copper Electrolyte Acid V-Brite 200

Copper Electrolyte – Verzinkshop V-Brite 200

Verzinkshop V-Brite 200 copper electrolyte delivers a very shiny, thin copper layer that retains fine details. The outlet has a low internal tension and is therefore flexible. Suitable for copper-plating metal surfaces such as copper, brass and nickel.

In addition, V-Brite 200 is very suitable for electroforming and copper-plating of non-conductive objects. Think of 3D printing or other plastics or copper-plating a twig, leaf, shell or other organic materials yourself. First make the object conductive with conductive paint, let it dry and then place it in the electroforming bath.

V-Brite 200 copper electrolyte comes with brightener: V-Brite X brightener. The brightener has already been added to the electrolyte and the electrolyte is ready for use. brightener only needs to be added again once it has worn off.

The electrolyte is available in:

• 1 liter
• 2 liters
• 5 litres
• 10 litres
• 25 litres

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The difference between V-Brite 100 and V-Brite 200 copper electrolyte

V-Brite 100 can apply a thicker layer of copper in a short time, depending on the process duration, with high filling power that evens out the surface. Suitable for filling small irregularities.

V-Brite 200 applies a thin, shiny layer of copper that is very suitable for preserving fine details. The finish of V-Brite 100 and 200 is otherwise similar in terms of gloss and appearance.

Both have the same end result in terms of shine and appearance.

Properties of Verzinkshop copper electrolyte

• Quickly applies a thin, clear layer of copper
• This electrolyte is very suitable for electroforming with copper
• Constant and very clear copper layer by using galvanizing copper glazing agent
• Perfect substrate and adhesive layer for nickel or chrome, for example
• Easy to use
• Verzinkshop copper electrolyte with the V-Brite 200 brightener system is also ideal for electroforming
• Long shelf life with proper maintenance – filter, periodically refill brightener and replace the copper anodes when they run out.

Technical specifications

• Recommended current density: 0.2 amps per 10 cm²
• Metal source: anodes, replace when they run out
• Anodes: copper anode
• Works on: brass, copper or nickel
• Glazing agent: V-brite X ( has been added, periodically refill as described in the manual)
• Cyanide-free

What is the Verzinkshop V-Brite 200 copper glazing system

This copper electrolyte works with the Electrolyte V-Brite 200 brightener system that provides a very shiny finish for fine details. This 2-part brightener system is already added to the electrolyte and consists of:

Electrolyte V-brite 200S starter brightener

Electrolyte V-Brite X maintenance brightener

The V-Brite X copper brightener is consumed during the process and must be re-added periodically or as soon as objects come out of the bath dull. This is supplied with the electrolyte.

Setting up the bath and electroplating it yourself

Selling objects and parts yourself with this electrolyte is easy.

1. Fill a suitable plastic or glass tank with the copper electrolyte – the brightener is already added to the electrolyte.
2. Hang two copper anodes in the bath.
3. Connect the red plus wire of the power supply to anodes, leave the power supply off.
4. Attach the object to a stick resting on the edge of the bath and dip it in the electrolyte, connect the black wire to the object.
5. Measure the surface to be copper-plated and set the power supply to 0.2 amps per 10 cm².
6. Turn on the power and let the process run until the desired layer is reached.

Copper-plating non-conductive items

Making non-conductive objects conductive first is easy: apply a thin layer of conductive paint, let it dry and then place it in the copper bath. For example, you can copper plastic, 3D print copper and even copper a twig or leaf. This method fits perfectly with electroforming with a copper electrolyte and also works for organic material such as leaves, flowers, wood or shells.

What is copper electrolyte V-Brite 200

V-Brite 200 is an acidic copper electrolyte for applying a very shiny thin copper layer that retains fine details. A power supply deposits copper from the electrolyte on the workpiece for a clean, even finish. A power supply is required for this process.