Electroplating is the process of coating an electrically conducting surface with a thin layer (seldom more than 0.001 in [0.025 mm] thick) of metal by electrolytic deposition. In electroplating, the object to be plated is made the cathode in an...

Some metals are recognized for their strength and durability, while others are better known for their visual beauty. When both qualities are desired, it is possible to coat a stronger metal, such as iron, with a more attractive one, such as gold or...

Electroplating is the process of using electrical current to reduce metal cations in a solution and coat a conductive object with a thin layer of metal. The primary application of electroplating deposits a layer of a metal having some desired property...

Siemens AG has developed a new electroplating process for the electrodeposition of aluminum in various metals and alloys. This electroplating technique, known as the Sigal process, uses a closed cell to to prevent the electrolyte from reacting with oxygen and moisture which can shorten...

Electroplating, probably the earliest electrochemical process carried out by mankind, has not changed much since its beginnings. According to established orthodoxy, Alessandro Volta invented the first electric battery, or "voltaic pile," in 1800, opening the way to electrochemical processes. However, that may not...

Describes the process of electroplating. Explains how and why it is done. Explores the use of electroplating in the printing industry.