Metal: electroplating and anodising

Question 1

What is electroplating

Answer 1

It is a technique in which a thin layer of a metal is used to coat (or plate) another object.

Question 2

How does the process benefits

Answer 2

It is often use to protect objects against corrosion or improve the external aesthetic

Question 3

What does it involve

Answer 3

This involves passing of an electric current through a solution called “electrolyte”. It is done by dipping two terminals called “electrodes” into the electrolyte and connecting them into a circuit with a battery or other power supply

Question 4

What is anodising

Answer 4

The part to be treated forms the anode electrode (for electroplating), the part to be treated is the “carthode”

Question 5

What does anodizing produce

Answer 5

A coating made from “oxide” (contains least 1 oxygen) of the base (non-ferrous metal) usually aluminum

Question 6

What are some. Pre-manufactured components

Answer 6

• nails
• latch
• bolt
• hinge
• nut
• screw