why are some copper alloy cutting tips chrome plated
Yes, one just has to be stronger than the other in order to provide a wearing effect on the other and get a proper seal and such. for instance you would never use chrome-plated rings in chrome-plated cylinders.
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.
US pennies are made of a copper-plated zinc composition. They are composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper.
We replaced our chrome plated bathroom facuets with pewter plated faucets. I used the pewter bowl as a planter.
Since mid 1982 US cents have been made of copper-plated zinc. From 1864 to 1942 and 1944 to mid-1982 they were made of bronze, consisting of 95% copper and 5% tin and/or zinc. 1943 cents were made of zinc-plated steel because copper was needed for ammunition.
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?
"Chrome plated", or just "chromed"
chrome is a shiny chromium plated metal
Chrome plated tire rims can rust over time but look great when they are brand new.
The value of a chrome plated colt python with a 4 digit serial is $800.
The chrome plated colt python 357 magnum is more than $800.
Anodized (ie electro-plated) chances are they are chrome or brass plated.
Black Chrome plated Copper fin Tube Type collectors are best. Contact Solchrome Systems
If it has been copper plated, it's still just a dime.
Chrome clad wheels are like chrome plated but the coating is "painted on" (this is not 100% correct but gives the idea)
The original composition is steel not copper, many have been copper plated.
definitely.take it off and send to your favorite chrome plating business and they will do it.