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What is electroplating? Mention some advantages of it.
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The process in which a layer of metal is deposited onto the surface of another metal on passing electricity is known as electroplating.
The benefits are mentioned below -
- The surfaces, when coated with a layer of a less reactive metal, control corrosion.
- Metals have lustre and hence provide a decorative coating.
- Metals have high strength and hardness, hence provide durability.
The process in which a layer of metal is deposited onto the surface of another metal on passing electricity is known as electroplating.
The benefits are mentioned below -
- The surfaces, when coated with a layer of a less reactive metal, control corrosion.
- Metals have lustre and hence provide a decorative coating.
- Metals have high strength and hardness, hence provide durability.
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