electroplating
Electrical metal deposition
Electroplating is the process of coating a surface with a thin layer of metal using electrical current.
The object to be plated is submerged in a solution containing metal ions and connected to a circuit; current causes the metal to deposit onto the surface.
The technique protects against corrosion, reduces friction, or provides a decorative finish: The jewelry was electroplated with gold.
Washing in water
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
- currentDirected flow of charge
electrodeposition · rectifier · ampere · voltage · immersion · tank · solution · rinsing
Conductive dissolved substance
- redoxElectron transfer chemistry
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- reductionMaking something smaller
- ionCharged atom or molecule
cyanide · sulfate · acid · alkaline · pH · conductivity · faraday · dissolution
Reflective metal coating
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- goldElement seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
zinc · tin · cadmium · rhodium · palladium · platinum · brass · decorative
Element twenty-four
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- zincElement thirty
- cadmiumElement forty-eight
gold · silver · tin · rhodium · palladium · platinum · brass · bronze
Emit or reflect light
reflectivity · brightness · smoothness · matte · satin · mirror · brushed · textured
Stamped metal currency
- currencyMedium of exchange
- bullionPrecious metal in bulk
- numismaticsStudy of currency
- medalMetal honor token
commemorative · proof · die · stamping · coinage
Industrial product creation
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
hardware · connectors · fasteners · fittings · tooling · machinery · semiconductors · appliances
Withstands oxidation and decay
- rustproofResistant to oxidation
- durableAble to withstand use
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
- anodicOf oxidation terminals
cathodic · anticorrosive · barrier · weatherproof · oxidation · sacrificial · sealant · undercoat
bath
Washing in water
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
current · electrodeposition · rectifier · ampere · voltage · immersion · tank · solution · rinsing · agitation
electrolyte
Conductive dissolved substance
- redoxElectron transfer chemistry
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- reductionMaking something smaller
ion · cyanide · sulfate · acid · alkaline · pH · conductivity · faraday · dissolution · deposition
chrome
Reflective metal coating
copper · zinc · tin · cadmium · rhodium · palladium · platinum · brass · decorative · jewelry
chromium
Element twenty-four
cadmium · gold · silver · tin · rhodium · palladium · platinum · brass · bronze · alloy
shine
Emit or reflect light
polish · reflectivity · brightness · smoothness · matte · satin · mirror · brushed · textured · uniform
coin
Stamped metal currency
- currencyMedium of exchange
- bullionPrecious metal in bulk
- numismaticsStudy of currency
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
plumbing · hardware · connectors · fasteners · fittings · tooling · machinery · semiconductors · appliances
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- rustproofResistant to oxidation
- durableAble to withstand use
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
anodic · cathodic · anticorrosive · barrier · weatherproof · oxidation · sacrificial · sealant · undercoat · topcoat
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, primer, glaze
- coatingcoating, covering, glazing, lacquering, varnishing
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- Electricity HistoryMichael Faraday, Faraday, Benjamin Franklin, Franklin, Thomas Edison
- metalworkblacksmithing, gilding, silversmithing, enamel, metal crafts
- metalworkingwelding, casting, forging, smithing, smelting
electroplatingelectroless plating
Chemical metal coating process
powder coating · painting · anodizing · cladding · bare metal
electric, electricity, electronic, electronics, plating, electron, electrician, electricians, electrode