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In the electroplating of an article with silver, the electrolyte sodium argentocyanide solution is preferred over silver nitrate solution.

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In aqueous solution of sodium argento- cyanide, silver ions migrate slowly as compared to that in silver nitrate. Thereby, ensuring even deposition of silver metal on the articles to be electroplated.
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