What are the uses of electroplating in daily use?

Answer 1

Electroplating is done to keep old ,unwanted and cheap metal from rusting example getting aluminium or ironand pouting a nice coat of silver and /or gold to make it noticeable and to keep it from rusting.

Answer 2

It allows a small amount of metal to be used on the top, so you can use a more economical, uglier material underneath.

Example: For Jewelry, they might want to keep their item cheap, so just electroplate a thin layer of gold over some other material.

Applications for electroplating are many and varied. Essentially, it is a matter of economy of cost and of materials. For example, it is effective and much cheaper to use a copper connector, with a very thin coat of gold, in a computer; than to use a solid gold connector.

Answer 3

Electroplating is primarily used for depositing a layer of material to bestow a desired property for example if you are using chromium then you looking for corrosion and wear resistance.

Answer 4

The metals used in electroplating are steel, zinc, iron, etc.

Answer 5

Electroplating improve resistance to abrasion and corrosion.

Answer 6

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