Electroplating

Nickel plating is a process used to electroplate a thin layer of nickel onto a metal part. This plating can be used for corrosion and wear resistance, as well as for decorative purposes.

During the process of electroplating, very fine layers of metal are bonded to the surface of another metal at the molecular level. The process involves creating an electrolytic cell, which uses electricity to move molecules.

Electroplating has many uses, and these uses can be functional, decorative or corrosion-related. Many industries use the process, including the automotive sector, in which the chrome-plating of steel automobile parts is common.