Electrodeposition
Sign in to saveElectrodeposition (electrochemical deposition or electroplating) is a material processing technology. It uses electric current to cause a material (typically a metal) to deposit on an electrode. The electrode is immersed in an electrolyte containing ions of the material. Applied current causes the material to form a deposit.
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- History
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- Electroplating
- Process and mechanism
- Applications
- Non-metals
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Research
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Electrodeposition (electrochemical deposition or electroplating) is a material processing technology. It uses electric current to cause a material (typically a metal) to deposit on an electrode. The electrode is immersed in an electrolyte containing ions of the material. Applied current causes the material to form a deposit.
Electrodeposition is for a variety of applications, most commonly to create coatings that improve corrosion resistance, wear resistance, conductivity, or appearance.