electropolished

Electrically surface-finished

Electropolished describes metal that has been smoothed and polished through an electrochemical process—essentially the reverse of electroplating.

The metal serves as the anode in an electrolyte bath, and a controlled electrical current dissolves microscopic surface irregularities, leaving a bright, corrosion-resistant finish.

Common for stainless steel in medical instruments, food processing equipment, and semiconductor manufacturing: The electropolished surface meets pharmaceutical cleanroom standards.

surface

lustrous

Softly bright, reflective

reflectiveCasting back light
gleamingReflecting light brightly
buffedRubbed to shine

glossy · sleek · bright · sheen · mirrorlike · nanometer · smooth · uniform · blemish-free

process

anodizing

Electrolytic metal surface treatment

electrochemicalInvolving electricity and chemistry
electrolyticInvolving electrical chemical decomposition
deburringRemoving machining imperfections

cathode · anode · pickling · dissolution

application

stainless-steel

Rust-resistant iron alloy

semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void

biocompatible · ultrapure · food-grade · implants · piping · fittings · valves · tanks · hygienic · corrosion-resistant

Opposites

surface finishing method

electropolishedsandblasted

Scoured with high-speed particles

ground · machined · brushed · tumbled · sanded

surface texture/condition

electropolishedrough

Uneven in surface

coarse · textured · pitted · corroded · oxidized

Family

electro, electric, electrical, electrically, electricity, electron, electronic, electronics, electronically

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G