Galvanization, or “hot-dip galvanization” is named after the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani.
It is the process of coating iron, steel or aluminum with a zinc layer in order to prevent rusting or corrosion. Galvanized steel is generally used in environments where corrosion may be expected and can be identified by the crystallization patterns on the surface (called “spangle”).
Even though galvanized steel is weldable, great caution should be used as the process generates zinc fumes. Galvanized steel can be used for high temperature applications up to about 400°F. However, its applications are in roof decking and wall cladding, safety barriers, handrails, and automotive body parts., great caution should be used as the process generates zinc fumes. Galvanized steel can be used for high temperature applications up to about 400°F. However, its applications are in roof decking and wall cladding, safety barriers, handrails, and automotive body parts.
Galvanization Process
Powder Sintering is a technique used to manufacture parts by heating small particles of materials such as steel or
aluminu, in the form of powder, below their melting point. This process generally enhances material properties such as strength, translucency, and thermal conductivity., in the form of powder, below their melting point. This process generally enhances material properties such as strength, translucency, and thermal conductivity.
