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How & why are plastics electroplated?

The Question is: EXPLAIN HOW PLASTICS ARE ELECTROPLATED AND WHY PLASTICS ARE ELECTROPLATED?

Ugochuku A.
- Chicago, Illinois
2003

2003

For the first question you need to consult a plating book, as there are many steps involved. I would expect that you can answer the second question without help if you are in high school or higher. But let us know if you gave it thought and couldn't solve it. Good luck.

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