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ELECTROPLATING

INDEX:
 INTRODUCTION
 AIM
 APPARATUS
 PROCEDURE
 THEORY
 OBSERVATION
 RESULT
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

INTRODUCTION:
Electroplating is basically the process of plating a metal onto the other by
hydrolysis mostly to prevent corrosion of metal or for decorative purposes. The
process uses an electric current to reduce dissolved metal cations to develop a
metal coating on the electrode. Electroplating is often applied in the electrical
oxidation of anions on a solid substrate like the formation of silver chloride on
silver wire to form silver chloride electrodes.

Electroplating is majorly applied to modify the surface features of an object (e.g.


corrosion protection, lubricity, abrasion), but the process can also be used to build
thickness or make objects by electro forming.

The electroplating process uses an anode and a cathode. In electroplating, the metal
dissolved from the anode can be plated onto the cathode. The anode is provided
with direct current, oxidizing and dissolving its metal atoms in the electrolyte
solution. At the cathode, the dissolved metal ions are decreased, and the metal is
placed on the product.

AIM:
To use the process of electroplating to coat an object in layer of metal

APPARATUS:
Iron strip
Copper metal
Copper sulphate
Battery (9 volt)
Beaker
Connecting wires

THEORY:

It is based on the relativities of metals. Less reactive metals are electroplated in a


lower position in the reactivity series. In other words, we can say that metals
having higher position ion relatives' series are to be electroplated with metal
having lower positions.

At anode:
Cu – 2e^- Cu ^2+
(Copper from ( Copper ions
Anode) go into solution)

At Cathode:
Cu^2 + 2e^- Cu
(Copper ions from copper sulphate solution)

PROCEDURE :
To electroplate copper onto iron using copper sulfate, you can follow these
steps:
1. Fill a glass jar or beaker with a copper sulfate solution. You can make the
solution by stirring copper sulfate into hot water until no more will dissolve.
The solution should be dark blue.

2. Connect a copper metal plate to the positive terminal (anode) of a battery


using an alligator clip.

3. Connect the iron object to the negative terminal (cathode) of the battery.
4. Partially suspend the iron object in the solution. For example, you can wrap
the wire lead loosely around a pencil and place the pencil across the mouth
of the beaker.

5. Dip the electrodes into the copper sulfate solution. Make sure the copper
plate doesn't touch the iron object.

6. Pass an electric current through the solution.

7. Observe that a thin layer of copper metal is deposited on the iron object.
OBSERVATION:
When electroplating copper onto iron using copper sulfate, you can observe the
following changes: Iron object:
 A reddish layer of copper coats the iron object.

 Copper electrode: The copper electrode dissolves slightly.

 Copper sulfate solution: The solution's blue color remains unchanged.

 Anode: The anode becomes thinner.

 Cathode: The cathode becomes thicker

 Mass: The mass gained by the cathode is equal to the mass lost by the anode.
RESULT:
A bright shining layer of copper is formed on iron material,
and we can say that iron is copper coated.

PRECAUTION:

 Safety Measures: Copper sulfate solution is slightly toxic by


ingestion. It’s important to conduct electroplating under suitable lab
ventilation to prevent toxic fume inhalation. The experiment should be
performed in a well-ventilated area or under a fume hood as sulfuric
acid is involved.

 Handling of Materials: Clean iron nails by rubbing with sandpaper


before the experiment. Copper sulfate solution is poisonous, so use
caution when handling it.

 During the Experiment: Take care to ensure that the iron key and
copper plate do not touch each other during the experiment. The test
tubes should not be touched or disturbed during the experiment.

 After the Experiment: After completing the experiment, the copper-


coated iron nail should not be touched.
 Electrical Precautions: Do not operate electrical circuits with wet
hands or in wet areas. Be sure the area is dry before completing a
circuit.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:
https://www.sharrettsplating.com/blog/what-electroplating/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroplating

https://byjus.com/chemistry/electroplating-process/

https://www.flinnsci.com/api/library/Download/

https://byjus.com/chemistry/electroplating-process/

https://kolblabs.com/electroplating-method-in-
electrical-conductivity-of-liquids-class-8-science-experiment/

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