Metal Finishing - Ni, Co, Cr

Chrome Plating Chemicals

Hunter Chemical supplies industrial chemicals used in chrome plating. We produce two types of catalyst: non-fluoride concentrated catalyst HCA-50™ designed to deliver optimal efficiency and enhanced coating properties in functional (hard) chromium baths and fluoride-based catalyst HCA-80™. Hunter is also developing a PFOS and PFAS-free fume suppressant for use in functional (hard) chromium, decorative chromium and chromic acid anodizing baths.

Hunter Chemical distributes chromic acid in multiple package options from inventory locations across the United States and Canada.

• Non-flouride Catalyst HCA-50™
• Fluoride-based Catalyst HCA-80™
• Fume Control HCA-9.3, PFOS & PFAS-Free (in development). Contact Hunter Chemical for latest news updates.
• Chromic Acid Flake (A-A-55827)
• Barium Carbonate

Cobalt Chemicals – Plating and Alloy Additives

Hunter Chemical manufactures Cobalt Sulfate Solution, Cobalt Chloride Solution, and Cobalt Nitrate Solution for metal finishing processes, mining, and feed additive applications.

• Cobalt Acetate
• Cobalt Carbonate
• Cobalt Chloride Crystal
• Cobalt Chloride Solution
• Cobalt Metal – Cathodes and Rounds
• Cobalt Nitrate Crystal
• Cobalt Nitrate Solution
• Cobalt Sulfate Crystal
• Cobalt Sulfate Solution

Nickel Plating – Electrolytic and Electroless

Hunter Chemical stocks and supplies Nickel Acetate, Nickel Bromide, and High Purity Nickel Carbonate in multiple forms and package options, at inventory locations across the United States.

• Nickel Acetate Crystal
• Nickel Carbonate Powder – High Purity
• Nickel Metal
• Nickel Nitrate Solution
• Nickel Sulfamate

Manganese Phosphate Crystal
Manganese Phosphate Coating Solution