Electroplating

Electroplating is performed by dipping a material into an acid compound. Potassium chloride is used as a conducting salt in this process as it helps achieve a high voltage and therefore reduce the amount of time each individual piece must be submerged in the acid bath.

If potassium chloride is used instead of ammonium chloride, ductility is slightly raised, serving to avoid the appendant waste-water-related problems.