electroplated
Given metallic finish
Electroplated describes metal objects coated with a thin layer of another metal through electrolysis—a process using electric current to deposit the coating.
Silver-plated flatware and chrome-plated car parts are electroplated: The electroplated jewelry looked expensive but was actually cheap brass underneath.
The coating provides appearance, corrosion resistance, or durability without the cost of solid metal.
Reflective metal coating
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- gold-platedSurfaced with precious metal
- silver-platedCovered in thin metal
- rhodiumPlatinum group element
brass · copper · polished · lustrous · gleaming · reflective · glossy · finish
Surfaced with precious metal
- silver-platedCovered in thin metal
- rhodiumPlatinum group element
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- vermeilGold over silver
necklace · bracelet · earrings · rings · pendant · brooch · cufflinks · anklet
Element thirty
- cadmiumElement forty-eight
- tinElement fifty, Sn
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
protective · coating · substrate · adhesion · thickness · uniformity · fasteners · steel
Coating surfaces using electricity
- bathWashing in water
- anodeOxidation electrode
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- currentDirected flow of charge
voltage · immersion · solution · substrate · adhesion · layering · deposition · reduction
Reddish-brown metallic element
- goldElement seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- tinElement fifty, Sn
connectors · contacts · conductivity · PCB · semiconductors · pins · terminals · microelectronics
chrome
Reflective metal coating
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- gold-platedSurfaced with precious metal
- silver-platedCovered in thin metal
rhodium · brass · copper · polished · lustrous · gleaming · reflective · glossy · finish · trim
gold-plated
Surfaced with precious metal
- silver-platedCovered in thin metal
- rhodiumPlatinum group element
- costumeClothing for portrayal
vermeil · necklace · bracelet · earrings · rings · pendant · brooch · cufflinks · anklet · locket
zinc
Element thirty
corrosion-resistant · protective · coating · substrate · adhesion · thickness · uniformity · fasteners · steel · iron
electrodeposition
Coating surfaces using electricity
- bathWashing in water
- anodeOxidation electrode
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
current · voltage · immersion · solution · substrate · adhesion · layering · deposition · reduction
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
tin · connectors · contacts · conductivity · PCB · semiconductors · pins · terminals · microelectronics
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- goldpure gold, solid gold, fine gold, 24 karat, gold bullion
- silverwarecutlery, flatware, fork, knife, spoon
- metal propertiesmalleable, ductile, conductive, magnetic, brittle
electroplatedsolid
Firm matter state
solid gold · unplated · pure · homogeneous · uncoated