Application of Electroplating Additives

Electroplating additives can be applied in various fields such as electroplating industry, metal surface treatment, semiconductor material preparation, chemical reagents, coatings, printing, dyes, etc. In recent years, the shipment volume of electroplating additives in China has shown an upward trend year by year.

Electroplating additives are chemicals used in the electroplating process to improve the quality and efficiency of electroplating. They include various organic and inorganic compounds, such as surfactants, buffering agents, stabilizers, polymer additives, oxidants, etc. These additives can help control the thickness, uniformity, brightness, and corrosion resistance of the coating, while also reducing energy consumption and wastewater discharge.

Electroplating additive refers to a chemical added during the electroplating process, which can adjust the composition and performance of the electroplating solution, improve the quality and efficiency of electroplating. With the rapid development of industries such as electronics, automotive, aerospace, etc., China's electroplating additive market has shown a growing trend year by year. Data shows that the output value of electroplating additives in China has reached 3.9 billion yuan in 2022, and is expected to reach 5.6 billion yuan by 2025.

With the development of electronic information, new materials, energy conservation and environmental protection, electroplating additives are constantly innovating and the technological content is constantly improving. The current electroplating additives have evolved from traditional organic and inorganic additives towards high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and safety.

From the perspective of market competition, domestic electroplating additive companies are gradually rising, occupying a certain share in the mid to low end market with their deep understanding of the local market and rapid response capabilities. At the same time, some companies are also increasing their R&D investment, moving towards the high-end market and competing with internationally renowned enterprises. With the acceleration of domestic substitution process, domestic electroplating additive enterprises are expected to gain greater development space in the global market. Moreover, with the rapid development of emerging industries such as 5G technology, new energy vehicles, and artificial intelligence, the application scenarios of electroplating additives will continue to expand. In the construction of 5G base stations, the demand for high-performance electroplating of electronic components has surged, and electroplating additives can help achieve more stable and efficient signal transmission; The battery electrodes and electronic control systems of new energy vehicles also rely on electroplating additives to enhance the overall performance of the products. The rise of these emerging fields will bring continuous development momentum to the electroplating additive industry, promote continuous innovation, and move towards higher levels of development.