Electroplating: Exploring Factors Effecting Deposition, Morphology, and Thickness of Thin Metallic Layers of Copper

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, covers the concept of electroplating. Students will learn how "an electric current passed through an ionic solution will result in a chemical reaction which will separate materials" by creating thin layers of copper and nickel in an electrochemical reaction. A Teacher Preparation Guide and Student Guide are included.