The preparation and chrome plating of a part typically includes some or all of these steps:
• Surface preparation
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Trivalent chromium plating, also known as tri-chrome, Cr , and chrome(III) plating, uses chromium sulfate or chromium chloride as … See more

Decorative
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

Chrome-lining protects the barrel or chamber of arms from corrosion and makes these parts also easier to clean, but this is not the main purpose for lining a barrel or chamber. Chrome-lining was introduced in machine guns to increase the wear resistance … See more

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. … 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 was discovered that CrCl2 has ca. 4.0 M 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-looking shiny decorative auto parts, including … See more