Electroplating is an electrical process that plates an object in dissolved metals. It is primarily used to change the surface properties of an object, but may also be used to build up thickness on undersized parts. As the science of electrochemistry grew, its relationship to the electroplating process became understood and other types of non-decorative metal electroplating processes were developed. Commercial electroplating of nickel, brass, tin, and zinc were developed by the 1850s. Electroplating baths and equipment were scaled up to accommodate the plating of numerous large scale objects and for specific manufacturing and engineering applications. The plating industry received a big boost with the advent of the development of electric generators in the late 19th century. With the higher currents available, metal machine components, hardware, and automotive parts requiring corrosion protection and enhanced wear properties, along with better | |
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