The invention relates to an alkaline
electroplating Zn-Ni
alloy additive, an
electroplating solution and a preparation method. The additive comprises the following components in parts by weight: 3.5 to 4.5 parts of
nickel complex agent, 6 to 8 parts of
nickel source, 7 to 8.5 parts of
zinc complex agent, 1.5 to 2.5 parts of brightening agent and 0.2 to 0.3 part of throwing agent. The preparation method comprises the following steps: adding
zinc oxide into dissolved
sodium hydroxide, stirring and dissolving; adding the
zinc complex agent, the
nickel complex agent, nickel replenisher, the brightening agent and the throwing agent in turn; and stirring to ensure that the mixture is mixed uniformly so as to prepare the
electroplating solution containing the additive. The alkaline electroplating Zn-Ni
alloy additive can acquire excellent
metal distribution and constant
alloy composition within a wide
current density range, has stable
nickel content of the plating in a range of between 12 and 15 percent, excellent
corrosion resistance which is over five times more than a conventional zinc
coating, excellent dispersive power and higher current efficiency, and can be used for
barrel plating or rack plating with small
coating stress, high
ductility and excellent brightness.