A gold nugget is a piece of naturally occurring gold. Gold fragments that break out of an original lode constitute gold nuggets. Channels of flowing water can help create the nuggets. Gold nuggets may also be found in deposits of alluvial sands where minerals form by gravity separation. (Pixabay / PIX1861)...
Gold plating is an electrochemical process by which a thin layer of gold is deposited on the surface of another metal. An electric current draws gold ions, which are positively charged, through a gold bath solution, allowing them to adhere to the negatively charged piece of metal. Gold plating is...
As with most other technologies, metal plating is constantly evolving and improving. The new electroplating technologies promise to grow and improve the industry in the coming years. (Pixabay / WerbeFabrik) The following are some of the major innovations that are expected to dominate the future of electroplating: Nanotechnology – This...
Metal finishing involves the application of a thin complementary layer of metal to the surface. Different types of metal finishes are used for a variety of applications. Metal finishing increases the durability and improves the appearance of a piece of metalwork. It is also applied to enhance electrical conductivity and...
Electroplating involves working with metals on the molecular level, a process that requires the highest degree of precision and perfection. But just as with most operations, something could go awry. You might have followed the procedures to the letter only to have the results be far from satisfactory. The only...
