[Fantasy-Tech] Much Earlier Electrostatics

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Varyon

Could an electrostatic generator be used for electroplating? That was one of the proposed uses of the so-called Baghdad Battery, when it was thought to be a primitive battery. Another possibility could be an electromagnet - perhaps more one that you use to produce semi-permanent magnets than one that you use directly - but from what I understand, electrostatic generators are generally rather low amperage (if moderately-high voltage), and amperage is what matters for electromagnet strength.

Both electroplating and electromagnets want high currents at fairly low voltages, which isn't the strength of electrostatics. Most practical uses for high voltage/low current involve a vacuum.