Metallizing

Plating other non-metallic objects grew rapidly with introduction of ABS plastic.

The plastic part is first etched chemically by a suitable process, such as dipping in a hot chromic acid-sulfuric acid mixture.

Metals applied in such a manner provide corrosion protection to steel for decades longer than paint alone.

Zinc and aluminum are the most commonly used materials for metallizing steel structures.

The desired effect and the necessary final treatment define the thickness of the layer, which normally varies between 80 and 150 μm.

Radiation hardened die of the 1886VE10 microcontroller prior to metalization etching
Radiation hardened die of the 1886VE10 microcontroller after a metalization etching process has been used
Gold-plated phone belonging to the dictator Batista at the Revolution Museum in Havana