Copper brightener V-Brite 100S

Copper brightener V-Brite 100S

Electrolyte shop V-Brite 100 is a 2-part glazing system for acid copper electrolyte. It delivers an exceptionally clear, flexible copper layer with low internal stress and high filling capacity. This allows you to build up a thicker copper layer in a relatively short time that evens out small irregularities. Ideal for copper-plating metals such as nickel, copper or brass or plastic, 3D prints and organic material and as preparation for nickel or chrome, for example.

The system consists of V-Brite 100S and V-Brite X. You only add V-Brite 100S when creating a new bath. V-Brite X is added during preparation and then periodically to maintain shine and sales quality.

Includes dosing syringe to easily measure the right amount.

V-Brite 100 vs V-Brite 200 Copper Electrolyte

• V-Brite 100 can apply a thicker layer of copper in a short time 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 similar in terms of gloss and appearance.

Required to make your own acidic copper electrolyte

(Download the manual in the downloads tab for detailed information)

• Distilled water
• Copper sulphate
• Sulfuric acid
• Chloride source: small amount of hydrochloric acid 32% or NaCl
• V-Brite 100S starter glazing agent
• V-Brite X care brightener
• Agitation with pump or air and filter material

Composition of copper electrolyte per 1 liter

• Copper sulphate 200 grams
• Sulfuric acid 96% 36.5 ml
• Chloride ion 30–100 ppm optimal 80 ppm
• V-Brite 100S new bath 6 ml
• V-Brite X 1.5 ml when mixing and then periodically

Short step-by-step plan for producing acid copper electrolyte

1. Fill the tank to 70–75% with distilled water
2. Turn on mixing with pump or air
3. Add copper sulfate
4. Slowly add sulfuric acid.
5. Supplement chloride to 80 ppm with a small amount of hydrochloric acid 32% or by dissolving NaCl
6. Let the copper sulfate dissolve completely and filter the solution
7. Add V-Brite 100S
8. Add V-Brite X
9. Top up with distilled water to the final volume
10. Bath ready. Periodic maintenance with V-Brite X

Please note! Always add acid to water – never add acid to water!

Properties

• Rapid build-up of a thicker copper layer with high filling capacity
• Very bright, flexible copper deposit with low internal stress
• Good coverage in low current density zones
• Excellent for plastic, 3D prints and organic material
• Tolerant bath with easy operation and predictable dosing
• Works at room temperature with stable results

What is copper brightener and why do you use it

By adding glazing agent to copper electrolyte, you control properties such as gloss, flexibility, internal tension and the filling capacity. This gives you an even, shiny copper layer that adheres well and also covers neatly in zones with lower current density.

How does the V-Brite 100 system work?

• V-Brite 100S starter brightener only add to newly created bath
• V-Brite X maintenance brightener for new bath and then periodic dosing

If you use Verzinkshop copper electrolyte, then V-Brite 100S is already processed and you only need V-Brite X for maintenance. If you make your own electrolyte, add both V-Brite 100S and V-Brite X.