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What is the process called when gold is plated on other metals?
What is the process called when gold is plated on other metals?
Which metal is used to coat food cans to protect them from rusting?
Which metal is used to coat food cans to protect them from rusting?
What metal is used to coat iron sheets and pipes to protect them from rusting?
What metal is used to coat iron sheets and pipes to protect them from rusting?
What is the purpose of coating iron or steel with zinc?
What is the purpose of coating iron or steel with zinc?
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What is the industrial application of chromium plating?
What is the industrial application of chromium plating?
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Study Notes
Electroplating
- The process of coating a metal with a thin layer of another metal, such as gold, is called electroplating or gold plating.
- Tin is used to coat food cans to protect them from rusting.
Galvanization
- Zinc is used to coat iron sheets and pipes to protect them from rusting, a process called galvanization.
- The purpose of coating iron or steel with zinc is to prevent rusting or corrosion.
Chromium Plating
- Chromium plating is used for industrial applications, such as to provide a protective and decorative coating for car parts, bicycle handles, and other metal parts.
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Test your knowledge of metal plating processes with this quiz. Learn about gold plating, silver plating, and chromium plating, and their industrial applications.
