Galvanized steel exhibits lower mechanical performance compared to high carbon steel, particularly in applications requiring high strength and durability. While galvanized steel is often used for its corrosion resistance due to zinc coatings, it is electrochemically reactive and can be consumed in certain environments. In contrast, epoxy paint and powder coatings provide superior protection and longevity compared to zinc coatings. Therefore, for projects demanding high mechanical performance, high carbon steel remains the preferred choice.
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You can galvanize high carbon steel.abdulbadii said:In what condition and how definitively galvanized steel is lower in mechanical performance and counts to be ruled out replacing high carbon steel ?
Is this new (i.e are. there new improvements to powder coat and epoxe?) Do you have a handy reference?Baluncore said:Epoxy paint, or a powder coat, is not as reactive as zinc, and will now protect an item for longer than a sacrificial zinc coating.