Galvanized steel
is hot dip Zinc coated steel sheet. Coating layer is almost pure Zinc. Two types
of surface finish are available; Regular spangle and Minimized spangle.
Advantages
1. Corrosion resistance
Zinc coating prevents corrosion
by sealing off the steel surface from corrosive environment. If the coating is
accidentally scratched the surrounding zinc then acts as a sacrificial anode and
"heals the wound". This is called "sacrificial protection".
2.
Good formability
Galvanized
steel has a minimum Iron-Zinc alloy layer. This insures that the coating will
not peel under normal forming methods.
Applications
Construction materials
Metal fittings for construction,
Guardrail, Soundproof wall