nickel-plating
Silvery surface treatment
Nickel-plating is the process of coating a metal object with a thin layer of nickel, typically through electroplating.
The coating provides corrosion resistance, hardness, and a bright silvery finish.
Nickel-plated items include automotive trim, plumbing fixtures, and hardware: The faucet's nickel-plating had worn through to reveal the brass underneath.
Electrically depositing metal layers
- electrodepositionCoating surfaces using electricity
- bathWashing in water
- anodesCurrent exit terminals
- cathodesNegative electrode poles
electrolyte · current · rectifier · watts · brighteners · levelers · agitation · substrate
Relating to motor vehicles
- fastenersDevices joining materials
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- electronicsStudy of circuits
connectors · cookware · jewelry · coins · appliances · aerospace · marine · tools
Softly bright, reflective
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- reflectiveCasting back light
- glossySmooth and shiny
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
sheen · mirrorlike · buffed · silvery · bright · decorative · aesthetics · appearance
Withstands oxidation and decay
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- durabilityResistance to wear
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- hardeningBecoming less soft
electroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
- electrodepositionCoating surfaces using electricity
- bathWashing in water
- anodesCurrent exit terminals
cathodes · electrolyte · current · rectifier · watts · brighteners · levelers · agitation · substrate · adhesion
automotive
Relating to motor vehicles
- fastenersDevices joining materials
- plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
electronics · connectors · cookware · jewelry · coins · appliances · aerospace · marine · tools · fittings
lustrous
Softly bright, reflective
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- reflectiveCasting back light
- glossySmooth and shiny
gleaming · sheen · mirrorlike · buffed · silvery · bright · decorative · aesthetics · appearance · smoothness
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- durabilityResistance to wear
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
hardening · sealant · undercoat · weatherproofing · chemical-resistant
nickel-platingbare metal
Direct hardware access, unmediated
unplated · uncoated · untreated · unfinished · stripping
nickel-platinggold-plating
Thin precious metal coating
silver-plating · tin-plating · anodizing · powder coating · galvanizing