Electroplating is the process of plating a thin layer of other metals or alloys on the surface of certain metals using the principle of electrolysis. It is a process of using electrolysis to attach a layer of the metal film to the surface of metal or other material parts to prevent metal oxidation and improve Abrasion resistance, conductivity, light reflection, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic enhancement.

Electroplating is divided into specific processes such as copper plating, gold plating, silver plating, chrome plating, nickel plating, and galvanizing. In the field of manufacturing, galvanizing, nickel plating and chrome plating are the most widely used. The differences between the three are as follows:

Galvanized

Galvanizing refers to a treatment technology that coats a layer of zinc on the surface of metals, alloys, or other materials for aesthetics and anti-rust effects.

Features: low cost, general corrosion resistance, silvery white color.

Nickel plated

The method of plating a layer of nickel on metal or some non-metal by electrolysis or chemical method is called nickel plating.

Features: beautiful, can be used for decoration, high price, slightly complicated process, the color is silvery white and yellowish.

Chrome

Chromium is a bright white metal with a slightly bluish tint. The method of plating a layer of chromium on metals or some non-metals by electrolytic or chemical methods is called chrome plating.

Features: There are two kinds of chrome plating, the first one is for decoration, the appearance is bright, the abrasion resistance is better, the anti-rust ability is not as good as galvanizing, and it is worse than oxidation; the second one is to increase the hardness and wear resistance of metal parts, etc., which is the functionality of the part.

Application: Bright decorative parts, tools, faucets, etc.