Product Description
Teach The Science Of Electroplating
Caswell Science Plating Kits
Zinc Plating System
Electroplating is an interesting and exciting science experiment for kids and adults alike. Invented in the early 1800's, electroplating covers science fundamentals such as chemistry, electricity and mathematics.
Our Science Plating Kits support NGSS standards at the Grade Five level in the "Matter and Its Interactions" topic, as well as many others.
Our Zinc Science Plating Kit can be used to plate zinc over steel, iron, tin, pot metal, zinc as well as copper, brass & bronze (an interesting teaching moment on galvanic reactions).
Our Zinc Science Plating Kit contains:
- 1 x One Pint Plastic Beaker
- One Pint Zinc Plating Solution
- Two Zinc Anodes
- 1.7V, 300ma DC Power Supply
- All required wires
- Wooden Tank Bar
- Bare Copper Wire To Hang Parts
- Instruction Sheet
In addition to our kit, you will need:
- Nitrile or Latex Gloves
- Eye Protection
- Beaker of Water for rinsing
- Cleaning agent (we recommend dish soap and hot water or Simple Green cleaner)
The kit can be used multiple times. The anodes will eventually be used up (after approx 10 sq ft of plating), and can be replaced.
The Zinc Plating Solution is a mild acid and is quite safe to use. No fume control or face masks are required for use.
SDS will be sent with the kit.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner level products can and should be used by anybody, including those who consider themselves not crafty, handy or hands on. Most beginner level products can be used out of the box and can expect results within minutes. It is always important to read the product instructions and description on the web site before use, for example, nearly all of our plating kits require a polished and clean surface before plating.
Safety Information
GHS Info
SDS
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Great product
I bought the Caswell science plating kit with the intent to learn how zinc plating works, before buying into the hobby. It shipped in a nice safe package with clear to understand instructions. I cleaned up some old bolts and etc. and i love how they turned out. I would recommend to anyone looking to a sure way to start plating in minutes.
Important Information
Additional Equipment May Be Required
For Our Tank Plating Kits:
- Copper Pipe for tank bar
- Copper Wire to hang items
- Small amount of electrical wire to make connections
- DC Power Supply - Included In Some Kits. Check kit contents on web site
- Optional Rinse Tanks (or rinse over the plating tanks with a water bottle)
- Other minor household items may be required, such as gloves, water etc.
For Our Anodizing Kits:
- DC Power Supply (Standard Kit Only)
- 1 Gal Battery Acid
- Dyes (if desired)
- Optional Rinse Tanks (or rinse over the plating tanks with a water bottle)
- Other minor household items may be required, such as gloves, water etc.
Learn More Before Buying
You can purchase our Caswell Plating Manual and learn how to use the kits, before purchasing a kit. Simply Order Here. When you are ready to buy, we will discount the price of the kit.
Already Have Our Plating Manual?
If you are ordering a plating kit that contains our Plating Manual, and you already have our Plating Manual, you can remove it from all kits that contain it and save $30 per kit. Just use Coupon Code NOMANUAL in your Shopping Cart at checkout.
