Gold Plating

Gold is the world’s most recognized precious metal. Two thirds of the world’s supply comes from South Africa. The history of gold can be traced back to 3000 BC where archeologists discovered it in tombs in what is now southern Iraq.

Gold has superior electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion. It is indestructible and completely recyclable. Gold is immune to the effects of air, water, and oxygen and it will not tarnish, rust, or corrode.

In electroplating, gold has a large variety of commercial and industrial uses. Jewelry and dinnerware are often gold plated. Electrical contacts and connectors are gold plated in the automotive, telecom, electronics, and semiconductor industries. Reflectors are gold plated for the aircraft and aerospace industries. The medical and dental industries use gold plating for braces and implants.

A karat refers to the purity of the gold; or parts of gold per 24.

100% Gold =24 Karat
75% Gold =18 Karat
33.3% Gold =8 Karat