- 01: Introduction
- 02: History
- 03: Propellants, Firearms, and Ammunition Development
- 04: Modern Firearms Manufacture
- 05: Small Arms Ammunition
- 06: Evidence Handling Procedures
- 07: Equipment and Instrumentation
- 08: Examination of Firearms
- 09: Cartridge and Shotshell Examination
- 10: Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles
- 11: Bullet Comparison and Identification
- 12: Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination
- 13: Toolmark Identification
- 14: Communicating Results
- Resources
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice ProgramsNational Institute of JusticeThe Research, Development, and Evaluation Agency of the U.S. Department of Justice
Electroplating
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Silver electroplating. The anode is a
silver bar and the cathode is an iron spoon.
The electroplating process provides a protective coating to different types of metal. The most common use in firearms manufacturing is chrome or nickel plating, which provide a bright finish to the metal. Electroplating can be used on various types of metals; the result is a thin metal coating on the exterior of the original metal part.
