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2 unusual facts about chrome plating


1 Mai metro station

The station was built in a manner similar to Griviţa and Gara de Nord II, employing a wide central platform, a blue-grey, dark color scheme using black granite floors, blue and grey synthetic walls and chrome and aluminum metal insertions.

Wehrmacht mountain troops badge

Circa 2005 the badge began reappearing when a Chinese factory made chrome-plated pot-metal purse buttons and clasps in the same shape, leading to some fashion customers unknowingly sporting an emblem associated with Nazi Germany.


Stored energy printer

Hexavalent chrome plating on the pole-piece, combined with careful design, more than doubles speeds and improves life-span.


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Ceremonial weapon

Mid 20th century rifles such as the American M14 and the Russian SKS, fitted with polished wood stocks, chrome plating and other decorative finishes, are common ceremonial weapons for honor guard units.