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How to tell if a metal has been galvanized or just zinc plated?
Is there a way to test if a bolt/nut is galvanized? I have a set of wedge anchors for an outdoor fence I picked up at a salvage yard, but if these are plain old zinc coated bolts, they will rust.
Rick Millerhomeowner - Seattle, Washington, USA
2007
Old galvanized bolts will exhibit a grayish color. Zinc plated bolts will appear clear bright, yellow or bluish. Be aware that cadmium plated bolts can look similar to zinc plated bolts.
gene packman- great neck, New York
2007
One way to tell is to try to thread the galvanized bolt into a nut which is known to be plated. I believe that it won't fit because the threads of fasteners that will be galvanized are cut deeper to allow for the thickness of the galvanizing.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2007
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