Excuse me, experienced master, is electroplating toxic? We are nickel plated, and sometimes we need hexavalent chromium.

At present, the main hazards of electroplating are acid, alkali and heavy metals, and other organic substances are relatively few.

Acid-base is very direct, which irritates mucosa such as skin and respiratory tract, especially the pretreatment area. If there is no ventilation, acid fog will come out. If acid and alkali come into direct contact with the skin, it will corrode. Pay attention to the correct operation method. If it is splashed, it is usually washed with plenty of water after drying. Protective measures are gloves and protective clothing. If it is acid fog or alkali fog, wear a gas mask; if it is, change it frequently. In this respect, the influence of genes is very small.

Heavy metals are lead and mercury, especially hexavalent chromium mentioned by LZ. Most of them are carcinogens. If it is deposited in the body after too much contact, the harm is even greater. Protective measures should be to wear a gas mask and try to use trivalent chromium as passivation solution, which has great influence on heredity.

Finally, organic matter, basically additives. If you don't swallow it directly, it won't do much harm. Just pay attention.

I have met many masters who have been engaged in electroplating for more than twenty or thirty years, and their descendants are all normal. If there is an accident in electroplating, they are usually exposed to cyanide. Pay more attention to other aspects, and generally there will be no major problems. Finally, I wish you success.