Letter 17053

Electroplating metals questions 

++ What are two practical uses of electroplating and why do we electroplate metals. What are electroplated metals used for. NAFATEERI pHAROH - Guyana ++ Hi, Nafateeri. There are a half dozen different electroplated metals in the computer you just typed your question into -- including copper, nickel, tin, gold, and usually some silver, palladium, and chromium. Some of this electroplating is used for carrying current, some is for corrosion resistance, and some for decorative reasons. So two practical uses for electroplated metals are to allow you to play video games and post your homework questions :-) There's a starting point, and I suggest you continue your research at the library. Good luck! Ted Mooney, P.E.  finishing.com Brick, New Jersey ++++ can you please tell me of some specific applications for engineering in regards to electroplating? josh m - little rock, arkansas, america ++++ There are countless examples, Josh M -- Some alloys can be created only through electroplating rather than by mixing molten metals. Components of certain types like ultrafine screening and hollow gold jewelry can only be made by electroplating. Electroplating also allows us to make parts of strong flexible materials like steel, while having surfaces of hard brittle materials like chromium or nickel-diamond composites so that we can have molds and cutting tools and machine parts and truck bumpers that will wear well while not being subject to fracturing. Take these terms and concepts to the library and see what you can dig up. Good luck! Ted Mooney, P.E.  finishing.com Brick, New Jersey

Hi, my name is Josh from Hollister Ca. and I was just wondering what are some benefits of electroplating an item with a metal?

Josh F
Student - CA, United States

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