HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL YELLOW CHROMATE ADHESION OVER ACID CHLORIDE ZINC PLATING
By Rick Holland, Technical Manager, Columbia Chemical Corp.
Reprinted with permission from Metal Finishing Magazine
Addresses the major factors that contribute to lack of chromate adhesion over a bright acid chloride zinc deposit and the troubleshooting actions that can keep yellow chromate firmly adhered.

THE USE OF ALKALINE CYANIDE-FREE ZINC PLATING UNDER PAINT AND POWDER COATINGS
By Rick Holland, Technical Manager, & Brett Larick, Sales Manager, Columbia Chemical
Reprinted with permission from COATING 2003 conference proceedings
Addresses the properties and benefits of the alkaline cyanide-free zinc deposit as a base coating for paint and powder coating applications, including comparisons of process characteristics, test results and costs to other commonly used base coatings.

ZINC GENERATOR TANKS FOR THE ALKALINE CYANIDE-FREE PLATER
By Robert Ludwig, R&D Director, & Rick Holland, Technical Manager, Columbia Chemical
Reprinted with permission from Metal Finishing Magazine
Practical designs and information on how to use a zinc generator tank and inert steel anodes in alkaline cyanide-free zinc plating solutions.

A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO HYDROCHLORIC ACID PICKLING PRIOR TO ZINC PLATING
By Bill Rosenberg, Sr., President Emeritus, & Fred H. Holland, CEF, Columbia Chemical
Reprinted with permission from Metal Finishing Magazine
Describes the importance of maintaining the often-ignored hydrochloric acid pickle bath and provides practical advice for controlling the pickle solutions on a consistent basis.

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE MAKES GOOD SENSE FOR CHLORIDE ZINC PLATERS
By William Rosenberg, Jr., President, & Fred Holland, CEF, Columbia Chemical Corp.
Reprinted with permission from Plating and Surface Finishing Magazine
Describes how small amounts of ammonium chloride in chloride zinc plating baths can significantly reduce the cost and increase the quality of plated parts without causing serious waste treatment problems.