HOT DIP GALVANIZING SERVICE

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Hot-dip galvanization is a technique used to prevent corrosion of iron and steel. This process involves immersing the metal in a bath of molten zinc at a temperature of approximately 840°F (449°C), allowing the zinc to alloy with the surface of the base metal.

Upon exposure to the atmosphere, the pure zinc (Zn) undergoes a reaction with oxygen (O2) to create zinc oxide (ZnO). This reaction continues as the zinc oxide reacts with carbon dioxide (CO2) to produce zinc carbonate (ZnCO3), a durable, dull grey material that provides protection to the underlying steel in many situations, preventing further corrosion.