Electroplating with Copper
Description: Copper is electroplated on to a strip of silver.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1991 Vol: 4 Page: 212
Keywords: Copper, Electroplating, Overpotential
Ratings: 
Hazard: Some
- Electrocution hazard
- Acute toxicity hazard
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Corrosive to metals
- Inhalation hazard
- Aquatic toxicity hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Low failure rate
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Time to results is medium
- Effects are observable with guidance
Difficulty: Medium
- Some sequential manipulations
- Use of laboratory equipment
- Prior training recommended
- Use of live voltage source
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet required
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Handle live leads with care
- Prevent release of reagents to the environment
Class: Electrochemistry, Redox Reactions
Division: General, Analytical Chemistry
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