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Electroplating helps in Preventing Metals from

Answer: Electroplating helps in preventing metals from RUSTING. Other benefits of electroplating include: 

  • Increases the durability and enhances the appearance of the material. 
  • In the automobile industry, electroplating in used to refurbish old items such as tire rims, bumpers and grills. 
  • Protects against corrosion. 
  • Electroplating by silver is done over copper or brass due to its greater conductivity. 
  • Manufacturing of electronic parts and components use copper electroplating.