uses and disadvantages of electroplating?
Uses of electroplating:
- To prevent the objects from corrosion by electroplating a layer of non- corrosive metal on the objects.
- To give shine and luster to the objects.
- To make the objects such as ornaments less expensive( by electroplating gold or silver on less expensive metals)
- To prevent certain materials such as food from getting spoilt(by electroplating iron cans used for storing food with tin)
Disadvantages of electroplating:
- It is time consuming
- The used conducting solution is a polluting waste and its safe disposal is a concern.
- Initial high cost
- Plating may not be uniform.