process of coating with metal by means of an electric current. Plating metal may be transferred to conductive surfaces (metals) or to nonconductive surfaces (plastics, wood, leather) after the latter have been rendered conductive by such processes as...

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...

Process of coating with metal by means of an electric current. Plating metal may be transferred to conductive surfaces (e.g., metals) or to nonconductive surfaces (e.g., plastics, wood, leather) if a conductive coating has been applied. Usually the...

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...