Performance
Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Strain-Age Embrittlement
There are several ways to reduce the occurrence of strain-age embrittlement, but all methods focus on one aspect – reducing the stresses induced into the steel
Is hot-dip galvanized steel considered anti-sparking?
Yes, hot-dip galvanized coatings are anti-sparking and nonincendiary as are most zinc coatings. The exception is zinc coating alloys that have 30 to 55% aluminum. It is
How Corrosive is Propylene Glycol to Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel?
According to Frank Porter’s book, Corrosion Resistance of Zinc and Zinc Alloys, propylene glycol will corrode zinc-coated steel less than 0.5 mil per year. Please
Can hot-dip galvanized steel be used for beds of dump trucks for road salts?
Road salts can be very corrosive to galvanized steel (as well as other protective coatings). When the salts are dry they are not very corrosive,
Is there concern about galvanic corrosion when different types of zinc-coated steel are in contact?
There is not a concern of dissimilar metals corrosion (galvanic corrosion) when pairing zinc-coated steel of different types (for example when pairing a hot-dip galvanized
How does galvanized steel perform in seawater splash zones?
Splash zones are the most aggressive environment for hot-dip galvanized steel (or any other protective coating) because as the zinc coating reacts with the chlorides
Does magnesium chloride corrode galvanized steel?
Magnesium chloride can aggressively attack many types of steel, including galvanized steel. Wet magnesium chloride is more aggressive than dry. Magnesium chloride should not be
Hot-Dip Galvanized Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) in Concrete Applications
Galvanized reinforcing steel is effectively and economically used in concrete where unprotected reinforcement will not have adequate durability. The susceptibility of concrete structures to the
Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel in Contact with Other Metals
Hot-dip galvanized steel is well suited for use in a variety of environments and fabrications, and sometimes is placed in contact with different metals including,
Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel in Contact with Treated Wood
Pressure treated wood is often used for construction areas that will be exposed to the weather or in high moisture areas. The chemicals used to
