Sound technical content, curated with aloha by
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Pine Beach, NJ

finishing.com -- The Home Page of the Finishing Industry

The authoritative public forum
for Metal Finishing since 1989
-----

How is iron galvanised?

Hey,

I have been set homework by my science teacher to find out how iron is galvanised, but I'm having trouble finding information. I know about iron and sort of understand galvanisation, but I can't understand the two when they're put together. Please help, I need this as soon as possible!

Laura E
student in yr 9 at school - Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
2005

I think you might be exaggerating a tad when you say you sort of understand galvanization, Laura. The central step in galvanization is dipping the article (which is usually steel) into molten zinc -- rather like dipping something into melted chocolate. The zinc coating keeps the steel from rusting.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005

Laura, also check out https://www.galvanizeit.org/, the home page of the American Galvanizers Association. They have a few videos and faq lists that should aid your understanding.

Good luck!

Lee Gearhart
metallurgist - E. Aurora, New York
2005

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: