Electrodeposition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009138",
  "term": "Electrodeposition",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Method of applying coatings in which the part is submerged in a tank filled with the coatings and in which an electrical potential is used to enhance deposition of the coatings on the part.\n\n2. Method of applying a prime coat by which the automobile or light-duty truck body is submerged in a tank filled with coating material and an electrical field is used to effect the deposition of the coating material on the body.\n\n3. Method of coating application in which the large appliance part or product is submerged in a tank filled with coating material suspended in water and an electrical potential is used to enhance deposition of the material on the part or product.\n\n4. Electrolytic process in which a metal is deposited at the cathode from a solution of its ions.",
  "abbreviation": "EDP",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 60.311 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 60.391 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 60.451 (CFR 2013)",
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/electrodeposition/"
}