0
-Chromium plating is commonly used as it protects brass and copper fittings which are exposed to water from becoming covered in verdigris. -
Correction- it USED to be chromium but then they found that silicon works better.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoi think it is water that shiny
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What element protective coating on water taps shiny?
Frequently used is chromium.
What is the most common shiny metal used to coat faucets and taps and other metal items?
Chromium. Gold is also used as a coating for other metals - such as copper, iron, zinc and brass - but it is much more expensive than chromium.
Does the water in the loft water tank reach the drinking taps or is it only for heating?
That water is used in the cold taps in your bathroom and for the heated water you use. Don't drink from these taps.
What is the 4 national taps of Singapore?
Singapore's 4 national taps Singapore's 4 national taps are:1) Water from local catchment2) Imported water from Johor3) Desalinated water from the sea4) Reclaimed/Recycled water from local waste water (NEWater)
How does India share water?
taps
Why are taps made of metal?
Taps need not be made with metal.... But most taps are because they don't melt if hot water passes through............
Why is no water coming out of hot taps upstairs but there is downstairs?
Check the upstairs taps for blockage in aerator or internally.
How can you save water in your city?
turn of taps
What are the four national taps that work together to ensure a reliable and sustanable water supply to Singapore?
The four national taps are the Local Catchment water, Imported water, NEWater and Desalinated water.
What letter would you see on a french hot tap?
Usually there are no letters on French taps; some old taps bear the letters C (for chaud = hot) and F (froid = cold). Hot water taps are always located on the left side, cold water taps on the right. It is also standard to find color marks (blue for cold, red for hot) on the taps. On newer models, having a central lever instead of two taps, you turn the lever to the left for hot water and to the right for more cold water. Also the blue and red marks may be found on these type of taps.
How does water get to your taps?
Underground/Above ground pipes from the water station
How do you prevent bath taps from rusting?
You use chrome plating which is shiny and attractive and lasts a long time even though it is very expensive
