metalizacja
Metalizacja, or metallization, is the deposition of a metallic coating on a substrate to alter surface properties or appearance. The goal is to provide corrosion protection, wear resistance, electrical conductivity, thermal management, or decorative/reflection effects, while leaving the original material intact.
Common methods include chemical metallization (electroless plating) which deposits metal via chemical reduction without external current;
Surface preparation is crucial: cleaning, degreasing, etching or roughening to improve adhesion; primer or adhesion-promoting layers;
Applications include protective coatings on steel or aluminum, conductive coatings on plastics, reflective coatings for optical
Advantages include enhanced surface properties and the ability to coat complex geometries; limitations involve cost, equipment