Protecting steel from corrosion is essential. Without the right corrosion protection, there is no assurance a carbon steel design will reach its intended lifetime. To select the most suitable coating, it is vital to evaluate the corrosiveness of the environment surrounding the application, as well as the choice of the material. This is due to several external factors such as temperature, humidity, chlorides etc., all of which affect the corrosion rates of zinc and steel products and, consequently, influence the choice of protection.
For low corrosive surroundings or indoor environments, processes such as phosphatin...