What is silver-plated flatware?
Silver-plated flatware is a type of flatware (forks, knives and spoons) that has undergone a process called electroplating or silver plating. This process allows an inexpensive material to be covered with silver.FlatwareFlatware such as forks, knives, spoons and serving pieces can all be silver plated to give them the appearance of being sterling silver. Pure silver is often too expensive and impractical for everyday use.BenefitsSilver-plated flatware has the appearance of sterling silver tableware without the cost associated with purchasing sterling silver. Silver-plated flatware should be stored in air-tight containers to cut down on polishings.ApplicationSilver-plated flatware has a thin layer of silver applied to the surface of a less expensive metal, such as copper or nickel silver. The thicker the layer, the higher quality the flatware. The layer of silver should be between 10 and 40 microns thick, according to the Silver Institute.FunctionSilver plating allows silver to be used
