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Zinc alloy electroplating

Zinc alloy electroplating is like when you put a layer of a special kind of metal called zinc on top of another metal. It's like when you put icing on top of a cake to make it look pretty and protect it.

But instead of using a spoon, we use a special process called electroplating. We put the metal we want to cover in a solution that has zinc in it. Then we use electricity to make the zinc stick to the metal we want to cover.

It's kind of like when you put magnets on the fridge. If you have a piece of metal that is like the fridge and you put the zinc on it, it will stick just like a magnet.

After we put the zinc on, it helps protect the metal underneath from things like rust or scratches. It also makes the metal look shiny and new.

People use zinc alloy electroplating for all kinds of things, like making jewelry, car parts, or even big buildings. It's a way to make things look nice and last longer.