The preparation and chrome plating of a part typically includes some or all of these steps:
• Surface preparation
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Hexavalent chromium plating, also known as hex-chrome, Cr , and chrome(VI) plating, uses chromium trioxide (CrO3, also known as chromic anhydride) as the main ingredient. Hexavalent chromium plating solution is … See more

Trivalent chromium plating, also known as tri-chrome, Cr , and chrome(III) plating, uses chromium sulfate or chromium chloride as the main ingredient. Trivalent chromium plating is an alternative to hexavalent chromium i… See more

Divalent chromium plating is done from liquids comprising Cr species. Such solutions were avoided prior to ca. 2020, because of air-sensitivity and hydrogen evolution from aqueous Cr solutions. In the 2020s, it w… See more

Decorative chrome is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and durable. Thicknesses range from 2 to 20 μin (0.05 to 0.5 μm), however, they are usually between 5 and 10 μin (0.13 and 0.25 μm). The chromium … See more

Most bright decorative items affixed to cars are referred to as "chrome", meaning steel that has undergone several plating processes to protect it from weathering and moisture but the term passed on to cover any similar … See more