Electroplating is the deposition of a metal onto a metallic surface from a solution by Electrolysis process. It is used for purpose of decoration and protection of the metal. Metals commonly use to plate surface are silver, chromium, cadmium, zinc, gold and copper. In the case of copper platting for example electroplating takes place by means of the reaction of
Cu++ + 2e <====> Cu
Cu ++ in this equation above represent an ion that is carried to the metal surface to be plated, known as the CATHODE, from the source of the metal being plated, known as ANODE. The ion forced to the cathode by an external source such as a battery. The electrolytic solution is a salt of the metal being plated; in the case of copper plating. It is copper sulfate, CuSO4.5 H2O.
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Cu++ + 2e <====> Cu
Cu ++ in this equation above represent an ion that is carried to the metal surface to be plated, known as the CATHODE, from the source of the metal being plated, known as ANODE. The ion forced to the cathode by an external source such as a battery. The electrolytic solution is a salt of the metal being plated; in the case of copper plating. It is copper sulfate, CuSO4.5 H2O.
For more detail look on Basic Process of Electroplating. and type of metallic coating like chrome plating, bright chrome plating, dull black chrome plating, white chrome plating, gold color chrome plating, silver plating, gold plating, copper plating, anodizing, aluminum anodizing, black anodized, red anodized, yellow anodized, bronze color anodized, silver anodized, gold anodized, zinc coating, galvanizing.