electroplates
Deposits metallic layers
Electroplates means to coat a metal object with a thin layer of another metal using electrical current.
The object is submerged in a solution containing metal ions, and electricity deposits the coating evenly on the surface: The factory electroplates cheap jewelry with gold to give it a luxurious appearance.
Common applications include chrome-plating car parts and silver-plating flatware.
Coating surfaces using electricity
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- immersionState of being submerged
coating · deposition · voltage · solution · tank · rectifier · substrate · thickness
Reflective metal coating
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- goldElement seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
zinc · cadmium · tin · rhodium · platinum · palladium · brass · alloy
Ornamental personal accessories
- chrome trimPolished metallic decorative edging
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- shineEmit or reflect light
- lusterSoft reflected light
brilliance · trophies · awards · watches · cutlery · flatware · tableware · fixtures
Losing electrons chemically
- ionsAtoms bearing charge
- FaradayElectromagnetism pioneer's surname
- electrodeConductive interface point
- cationsPositively charged ions
salt solution · pH · acid bath · alkaline · brighteners · additives · electrochemistry · ionization
Industrial product creation
- automotive partsVehicle mechanical elements
- connectorsDevices that join things
- fastenersDevices joining materials
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
machinery · mass production · quality control · specifications · tolerances · corrosion resistance · conductivity · factory
electrodeposition
Coating surfaces using electricity
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
immersion · coating · deposition · voltage · solution · tank · rectifier · substrate · thickness · adhesion
chrome
Reflective metal coating
copper · zinc · cadmium · tin · rhodium · platinum · palladium · brass · alloy · base metal
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- chrome trimPolished metallic decorative edging
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- shineEmit or reflect light
luster · brilliance · trophies · awards · watches · cutlery · flatware · tableware · fixtures · faucets
oxidation
Losing electrons chemically
- ionsAtoms bearing charge
- FaradayElectromagnetism pioneer's surname
- electrodeConductive interface point
cations · salt solution · pH · acid bath · alkaline · brighteners · additives · electrochemistry · ionization · galvanic
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
- automotive partsVehicle mechanical elements
- connectorsDevices that join things
- fastenersDevices joining materials
hardware · machinery · mass production · quality control · specifications · tolerances · corrosion resistance · conductivity · factory · production line