Why does chromium is used for electroplating? Why the objects which ha

1.	Why does chromium is used for electroplating? Why the objects which have chromium plated are not made of chromium itself?
Answer» 1. Chromium has a shiny appearance does not corrode and resist scratches. 2. However chromium is expensive and may not be possible to make the whole object out of chromium. 3. So the object is made from a cheaper metal and only a coating of chromium is done over it.

Why does chromium is used for electroplating? Why the objects which have chromium plated are not made of chromium itself?

Answer»

1. Chromium has a shiny appearance does not corrode and resist scratches.

2. However chromium is expensive and may not be possible to make the whole object out of chromium.

3. So the object is made from a cheaper metal and only a coating of chromium is done over it.