Editing Chrome plating (section)

===Decorative===
[[File:Portfolio MET DP291203.jpg|thumb|[[Art Deco]] portfolio with chrome-plated cover, ca 1925]]

''{{visible anchor|Decorative chrome}}'' is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and durable. Thicknesses range from {{convert|2|to|20|μin|μm|abbr=on|sigfig=1}}, however, they are usually between {{convert|5|and|10|μin|μm|abbr=on}}. The chromium plating is usually applied over bright [[Nickel electroplating|nickel plating]]. Typical base materials include [[steel]], [[aluminium]], [[plastic]], [[copper]] alloys, and zinc alloys.<ref name="newmoa"/> Decorative chrome plating is also very corrosion resistant and is often used on car parts, tools and kitchen utensils.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}