Archeological digs have revealed that copper was part of the earliest civilizations. It has been used for a variety of purposes throughout time, ranging from jewelry to sculptures to work tools to cutlery. (Pixabay / sferrario1968) Copper is believed to be among the first metals discovered and used by men, and...
Electroplating is the process of coating a surface with a thin layer of metal. The negatively charged object to be plated is submerged into a solution of positively charged metal ions. Plating results when the positively charged ions meet the negatively charged object, and they become neutral. Since the ions...
Gold plating is the process of adding a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another type of metal. Gold plating is done to make jewelry that is made of inferior metal look like gold. (Pixabay / firemystery) Gold plating can be done at home because it is a simple...
Solid gold jewelry is a luxury available to few due to its high cost. Luckily, if you love the look of gold, but your budget prevents you from splurging, there is a good alternative: gold plating. It is relatively inexpensive, and it is difficult to tell the difference between the...
Metal plating can add a sleek appearance to automobiles, but the benefits extend beyond just aesthetics. Electroplating can also protect cars and trucks from deterioration at the hands of a number of factors. One of the most common forms of automobile corrosion is rust. Rust can nip away at a...
