name 3 objects that are electroplated with chromium

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Usually objects plated with Cr are:

Bike parts like handles, brakes, wheel rims etc.
Door knobs,
Taps etc.

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Q. 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?

Q. Chromium is a metal that does not corrode. Instead of electroplating iron with chromium, why are sanitary fittings not made of chromium itself?

Prepare a list of objects around you that are electroplated.

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

A) This is because chromium is a very expensive metals . It is a metal which does not rust is resistant from scratches and has a shiny appearance . If we use chromium it will be a huge loss and it also be wastage of the resource chromium thus it is preferable to use chromium only for electroplating objects.

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Why do we use chromium metal for electroplating over objects made of cheaper metals?
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name 3 objects that are electroplated with chromium

Usually objects plated with Cr are: Bike parts like handles, brakes, wheel rims etc. Door knobs, Taps etc.

Usually objects plated with Cr are:

Bike parts like handles, brakes, wheel rims etc.
Door knobs,
Taps etc.