Hydrogen Applications
Hydrogen Applications
SGA Poole provides in-house technical plating services that meet various specifications and requirements. With our extensive knowledge of different chemistries and metallisation processes, we can produce high-quality plating finishes.
Our standard plating options gives our customers a wider range of choices for their designs. This flexibility enables us to cater to the unique needs of each client, whilst ensuring top-notch quality in all our products.
Ultimately, our commitment to excellence helps our customers achieve their desired outcomes effectively. For hydrogen applications, we can offer finishes that will resist embrittlement, and oxidisation whilst maintaining minimum conductivity losses.
Please contact us for more information on the finish you require!

Why work with SGA Poole Ltd?
| Unmatched quality meeting certified industry standards | |
| A wide range of specialised plating finishes | |
| Skilled and experienced in-house technical team | |
| Advanced testing and laboratory facilities | |
| Solutions for high-temperature and harsh environments | |
| Automated production lines to meet high-volume demands |
Examples of applications SGA Poole has worked on:
| Hydrogen storage & transport | |
| Fuel Cells | |
| Electrolyzers | |
| Compressors | |
| Aerospace hydrogen systems | |
| Valves and Fuel pumps |
| Finish | Key Reasons |
| Nickel plating – High & Med Phosphorus | Exceptional corrosive resistant properties. Durability. Moderate radiation tolerance Chemical stability Withstands harsh environments. |
| Gold | Exceptional conductivity. Remarkable corrosion resistance. Stable in vacuum systems Low contact resistanc |
| Electro-polishing | Improves hydrogen purity Improves flow efficiency within the pipeline Improves coating & seal performance Reduced hydrogen trapping & embrittlement Reduces corrosion points Reduces particulates |
| Zinc Plating | Good barrier to hydrogen uptake Prevents embrittlement on parts Reduces hydrogen permeability Resistance in thermal cycling applications |

