Instead of taking the trouble of electroplating metals with chromium for making car parts, taps, cycle parts, etc. why are these objects not made of chromium itself?

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Different metals have different properties and on the basis of these properties they are used. Chromium is only used for electroplating metals in order to increase their life span. Besides this, chromium is expensive. So, instead of making the whole item with chromium, a layer of chromium is only added to lend a lustrous look to the item.

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