0 present participle of electroplate --
1 to cover the surface of a metal object with a thin layer of a different metal, often silver, using electrolysis (= method that uses electric current): --
electroplated brass
In electroplating, boric acid is used as part of some proprietary formulas.
One such case is the use of barium chromate as a sulfate scavenger in chromium electroplating baths.
Zinc is still used in alloys such as brass and nickel silver, and in the electroplating of steel as well.
Eutectic alloys are deposited by sputtering, dual source evaporation or electroplating.
They sometimes took their engine side panels and front bumpers to electroplating shops to get them covered in highly reflective chrome.
Although relatively low in conductivity, surfaces can be made suitable for electroplating, low-frequency shielding, or for creating large conductive geometries for high voltage apparatuses.
This process has also been used for plating nickel onto other metals, where a complex shape or sharp corners made good results difficult by electroplating.
It also operates a dark room for wet etching, electroplating and porous silicon fabrication.
