Editing Chrome plating (section)

===Disadvantages===
One functional disadvantage of hexavalent chromium plating is low cathode efficiency, which results in bad [[throwing power]]. This means it leaves a non-uniform coating, with more on edges and less in inside corners and holes. To overcome this problem the part may be over-plated and ground to size, or auxiliary anodes may be used around the hard-to-plate areas.<ref name="newmoa"/> Hexavalent chromium is also considerably more toxic than trivalent chromium, rendering it a major health risk both in manufacturing and disposal if not handled with care.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Surface Engineering Association |title=A brief guide to the chrome plating process |url=https://www.sea.org.uk/blog/a-brief-guide-to-the-chrome-plating-process/ |website=Surface Engineering Association |access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref>