Barrel plating is an electroplating process that accommodates items to be plated in bulk. The items are placed in a barrel, which is usually made of polypropylene. The barrel contains center bars that conduct the electrical current. It circles around while immersed in the plating solution. This allows the components...
Electroplating revolutionized technology and plays an indispensable role in our daily lives. It facilitates cheap jewelry, modern computer parts, kitchen appliances, the inner workings of car engines, and much more. (Pixabay / Amber_Avalona) Electroplating was developed in the early 1800s. Before this, other processes were used to coat a base substance...
If you are involved with gold plating jewelry, you are undoubtedly familiar with the different types of gold, whether it be 14, 18, or 24-karat. While a karat is a measure of gold purity, a carat is something different altogether. Though the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, a karat...
If you have a piece of very shiny jewelry that dates back to the 1930s, then chances are high that you have a piece of rhodium-plated jewelry. There are a number of reasons why rhodium plating is popular for jewelry, but there are also certain caveats that you should know...
It was said in olden times that alchemists could turn ordinary metals into gold. This supposed transformation was really a result of electroplating. Electroplating is the process by which a base material can be covered with other metals to diversify its function, improve its durability, or enhance its appearance. Alchemists...
