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Understand the principles of electrochemistry through the process of electroplating. Together with the students, we will perform copper electroplating on 3D-printed miniatures (e.g. the Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower 'Old Joe'). This event will start at 1pm and end by 3pm. at University of Birmingham

Masterclass Physics: Copper electroplating: to rust, to energise, to purify

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Understand the principles of electrochemistry through the process of electroplating. Together with the students, we will perform copper electroplating on 3D-printed miniatures (e.g. the Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower 'Old Joe'). This event will start at 1pm and end by 3pm.
Available dates
25th February 2026
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Events for School and College Groups (Ages 14-16)

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Booking Deadline:

23 February 2026

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Through engaging presentations with case studies and examples, we will discuss the principles of electrochemistry and electroplating. These will explain corrosion, battery functions/mechanisms (e.g. charging-discharging in a Li-ion battery cell) and manufacturing of very clean metals and alloys for detecting systems to enable direct Dark Matter detection and other rare event searches.

This event is part of our Masterclasses series and is open to Year 11 students.

Please book onto this masterclass using the visit website link below.

Available dates
25th February 2026
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Suitable for
Events for School and College Groups (Ages 14-16)
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