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copper plating has many uses.. On house gutters it has that rich look if copper is treated to stay shiny. It naturally turns to a green patinia if left to weather naturally.It"s biggest use is probably electrical connections like computer boards,tv , copier connections because of its great flow of electricity thru it. Some will disagree that aluminum is better, but just about all houses have copper wire in them now.Large electrical connections like power grids are aluminium wires usually, but generally copper is the mainstay for electrical connections, yes brass is also used.you might want to Google "copper plating " there is a ton of info out there on this subject. good luck.
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Why do we do silver plating on copper?
We use silver plating on copper for 2 reasons. 1 reason is that it makes it look good and attracts more customers. Another reason is because if you just leave on the copper and don't put some kind of plating over it, it will rust and just set over he years. There is another reason. Silver plating copper increases the ampacity of copper bus bar used in electrical distribution.
Is copper plated steel magnetic?
If it's plating and not an alloy, it should depend on the thickness of the plating, since steel is attracted by magnets and copper is not.
Where can you get your rims copper plated?
somewhere in the worldUseful answerAny Chrome plating shop that can do rims can do Copper plating. The real question is will they Copper plate aluminum?
How is copper plating achieved using copper sulfate?
Copper plating using copper sulfate is achieved through a process called electroplating. In this process, an electric current is passed through a solution of copper sulfate, causing copper ions to be deposited onto a conductive surface, such as a metal object, creating a thin layer of copper plating.
1977 penny without copper plating?
Your coin DOES have plating, but it's not copper plating. The switch to copper-coated zinc wasn't made until mid 1982. Before that cents were struck in bronze. That means you have a bronze cent that was plated with a silver-colored metal for use in jewelry or similar. Unfortunately it's an altered coin worth only a penny.
Why The Bus Bar use only Aluminum?
Most busbars are copper with a tin plating to protect from corrosion.
Do pennies have copper in them?
yes, they're made of a zinc core with a thin layer of copper plating. The plating only makes up 2.5% of the coin's weight, though.
Do pennies include more than one kind of metal besides copper?
Very definitely. Copper is too expensive to use in pure or nearly pure form for such a low-denomination coin. Those few countries that still mint pennies / cents use other metals: US: Copper plating on a zinc core; net composition 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. Britain and the EU: Copper plating on a steel core, roughly similar percentages.
How do you find copper ore?
The extra metals found in copper which is known as copper oxide is known as copper ores.its found by electro plating process
What are some verbs for the word copper?
Some verbs for the word "copper" include "coppering," "copper-plating," "coppering," and "copperizing."
What is copper nickel plating?
For outdoors use (autos, decorative work), direct chromium plating over steel may suffer imperfections which will lead to failure. A better technique is to copper plate the item first, then a coat of nickel, then chrome. The copper binds best to the steel substrate, the nickel gives a good impervious coating, then the chrome for a high mirror finish.
What is a penny from 1999 made from?
Mostly zinc an a little copper or .975 zinc & .025 copper with a pure copper plating to cover the coin
