Learning Objectives :

Describe the electroplating of metals.

Outline the uses of electroplating
 An electrochemical process where metal ions are
transferred from a solution and are deposited as a thin
layer onto surface of a cathode.
 The setup is composed DC circuit with an anode and a
cathode sitting in a bath of solution that has the metal
ions necessary for coating or plating
 Electroplating can enhance;
 Chemical properties---increase corrosion resistance
 Physical properties---increase thickness of part
 Mechanical properties---increase tensile strength &
hardness
Copper Cathode is reduced Nickel Anode is oxidized
(accepts electrons) (gives us electrons)

Nick Raymond

Ni2+ ions within solution become attracted to Copper cathode

 Nickel metal as a positive anode will release positive ions
into the solution. These nickel positive ions will move
towards the negative cathode. Nickel positive ions reach the
cathode surface and receive electrons from the cathode.
These electrons convert nickel ions which are in solution into
nickel atoms that settle on the cathode. The solution must
match the anode.