Galvanization

Basics

• The process of coating a metal (Typically Steel) in Zinc
• Typically done at Factory Scale, but may be possibly at a large scale/capability level Minifactory / Makerspace etc
• As Stated in Metal Protective Coating Epoxy or Composite Coatings may work as well if applied properly (Needs More Research)
• Also Cathodic Protection fills a similar role, yet is easily maintainable

Methods

Hot Dip

• Hot Dip Galvanisation

Vapor deposition/Sputtering

• Sherardising

See Also

• Metal Protective Coating

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Galvanisation