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