Science, Maths & Technology
Electroplating
...C. The barrels are rotated at speeds of 5–15 rev min-1. Materials: Metals which are electroplated include nickel, chromium, tin, copper, silver, zinc, lead and gold. Alloys which are electrodeposited include brass (Cu-Zn), bronze (Cu-Sn), lead tin and tin nickel. Nickel and chromium coatings predominate, singly or combined, for mainly decorative and corrosion-resistant...