Electroplating

The process of depositing a layer of desired metal over other material by means of electricity

Depositing One Metal

Over

Other Metal or material

by using

Electricity

Example:

Copper plating a key

Why is Electroplating Done

It is done because Metal has some property which the other Metal lacks

Uses of Electroplating

Some uses of electroplating are

• To prevent from Corrosion : We usually do tin coating to steel cans to prevent corrosion
• Making items attractive : Instead of making items with pure gold or silver, we electroplate less expensive metals with gold and silver to make it appear attractive