: A softer, less brittle coating with micro-cracks that retain oil, making it ideal for engine parts and friction surfaces. Coating Designations
The State Standard (GOST) regulations for chrome plating (hromirovanie) in Russia and the CIS cover various technical requirements, ranging from the general properties of the coatings to specific testing methods.
: Standard designations and symbols for coatings (e.g., "Х" for chrome).
In technical drawings, chrome coatings are typically labeled according to . For example: Х9 : A 9-micrometer layer of chrome.
: Measurement of micro-hardness, often used to verify the durability of hard chrome layers. Main Types of Chrome Plating