Question

What is the difference between galvanisation and electroplating

Answer 1

Galvanising is the process of applying a coating of zinc to steel, in order to protect it against corrosion. The process is done through the entire immersion of the steel product into a bath of molten zinc to provide a solid, strong, and durable coating that ends up being bonded metallurgically to it, to provide complete cover and protection.

Electroplating is the process of coating a metal with a thin layer of another metal by electrolysis to improve the metal's corrosion resistance.

The metals most commonly used in plating are:

• Copper
• Nickel
• Gold
• Silver
• Chrome
• Zinc
• Tin

Electroplating is also known as electrodeposition.