What is the process by which a layer of one metal can be deposited on top of another metal? What kind of metals are usually electroplated?
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Electroplating is the process by which a layer of one metal can be deposited on top of another metal.Commonly used for decorative purposes or toelectroplating oso used to prevent corrosion of a metal.
The kinds of metals that are usually electroplated are gold, silver, tin, zinc, copper, cadmium, chromium, nickel, platinum, and lead.

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