Hard-chromium plating | technology | Britannica (original) (raw)

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applications

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  In electroplating: Development of electroplating.
  So-called hard-chromium plating likewise created a new way of improving the wear resistance of machine parts and improving their operation owing to good frictional and heat resistance properties. Worn or undersized parts were built up with chromium plate.
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hardening of metals

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  In metallurgy: Other methods
  One example is “hard chromium plating,” in which a thick layer of chromium is deposited on a part. Automotive valve stems and piston rings and the bores of diesel engine cylinders are common applications.
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