Electroplating
Chemistry: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 4.1.4
Uses of Electroplating
During electroplating, we coat a cheaper metal with a more expensive one. This gives the cheaper metal the appearance of the more expensive metal, which could be gold or silver. This gives us option of buying cheaper jewellery.
Test yourself on Electroplating
Why do we use copper, steel and aluminium for electrical cables in electroplating?
Which of these are true about electroplating?
What do we use electroplating for?