The history of electroplating dates back to the early 19th century, when scientists began experimenting with electricity to deposit metals onto surfaces. In 1805, Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli successfully used electrochemical methods to coat gold onto silver, though his work remained largely unpublished at the time. The modern practice of electroplating developed in the 1830s and 1840s, following the discovery of electrolysis principles by Alessandro Volta and others. Electroplating quickly gained industrial significance, particularly in Europe, for improving the appearance, durability, and corrosion resistance of metal objects. By the late 19th century, electroplating became widely used in jewelry, silverware, coins, and later in automotive and electrical industries. Advances in chemistry and electrical engineering during the 20th century further refined the process, enabling precise control over coatings of metals such as nickel, chromium, and gold. Today, electroplating remains an essential industrial technique, combining centuries of scientific innovation with modern technology to enhance both the function and aesthetics of metal products.
All of the book titles that are included in this DVD are listed as follows:
A Complete Treatise on the Electro-Deposition of Metals: Comprising Electro-Plating and Galvanoplastic Operations, the Deposition of Metals by the Contact and Immersion Processes, the Coloring of Metals, the Methods of Grinding and Polishing (1909) - 806 Pages
A Practical Hand-Book of Electro-Plating (1891) - 96 Pages
A Treatise on Electro-Metallurgy: Embracing the Application of Electrolysis to the Plating, Depositing, Smelting, and Refining of Various Metals, and to the Reproduction of Printing Surfaces and Art-Works (1890) - 416 Pages
Black Nickle Plating Solutions (1921) - 14 Pages
Effect of Chromium Plating on the Endurance Limit of Steels Used in Aircraft (1949) - 12 Pages
Electro-Deposition of Metals: A Practical, Comprehensive Work Comprising Electro-Plating (1889) - 888 Pages
Electro-Plating Made Easy, the Silver Plater's Handbook (1883) - 104 Pages
Electro-Plating, with Numerous Engravings and Diagrams (1905) - 168 Pages
Experimental Plating of Gun Bores to Retard Erosion (1960) - 108 Pages
Modern Electro Plating; The Principles Involved in Depositing Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper, Brass and Other Metals, by Means of Batteries or Dynamos (1897) - 206
Nickel Plating on Steel by Chemical Reduction (1946) - 4 Pages
Practical Electro-Plating; A Guide for the Electroplater (1912) - 257 Pages
Practical Plating and Polishing (1897) - 120 Pages
Protective Value of Nickel and Chromium Plating on Steel (1934) - 34 Pages
Rustless Iron and Steel: the Bower-Barff and Wells Processes (1893) - 42 Pages
The Analysis of Cyanide Silver-Plating Solutions (1931) - 30 Pages
The Art of Gold, Silver, Nickel and Copper Plating Made Easy (1878) - 72 Pages
The Brush Electric Light and Electro-Plating Apparatus (1879) - 60 Pages
The Cleaning and Electro-Plating of Metals (1917) - 138 Pages
The Electro-Platers Handbook; A Practical Manual for Amateurs and Students in Electrometallurgy (1905) - 260 Pages
The Polishing and Plating of Metals (1904) - 378 Pages
Throwing Power in Chromium Plating (1930) - 34 Pages
Zinc Cyanide Plating Solutions (1921) - 24 Pages
Electro-Plating and Analysis of Solutions (1913) - 122 Pages
Electrolysis: A Practical Treatise on Nickeling, Coppering, Gilding, Silvering, the Refining of Metals, and Treatment of Ores, by Means of Electricity (1885) - 300 Pages
Electro-Metallurgy (1908) - 336 Pages
Industrial Electrometallurgy; Including Electrolytic and Electrothermal Processes (1918) - 304 Pages
Modern Electrolytic Copper Refining (1903) - 280 Pages
The Art of Electrolytic Separation of Metals (1894) - 328 Pages
Theory and Practice of Electro-Deposition Including Every Known Mode of Depositing Materials, Preparing Metals for Immersion, Taking Moulds, and Rendering Them Conducting (1887) - 156 Pages
The Electro-Metallurgy of Steel (1922) - 402 Pages
Lead Refining by Electrolysis (1908) - 434 Pages
The Electro-Platers Guide (1876) - 88 Pages