There is an ever increasing use of the term "galvanizing" to describe the coating of steel with zinc. The term is derived from the name of Italian scientist Luigi Galvani. Due to no legally binding definition the term is now used to describe a whole host of Systems. We try to clarify some important misconceptions. Steel can be coated with zinc using various processes, however, not all are the same even though they may attach the term "Galvanizing" within their description. The processes will vary with respect to how they are applied, the thickness of the zinc coating and its characteristics. All of these have an important influence on vital issues such as Performance and physical properties.
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