Zinc’s excellent corrosion resistance makes it ideal for protecting steel.
In general galvanizing, also known as ‘hot dip’ galvanizing, steel parts are immersed in molten metal zinc. The coating formed is an alloy between iron in the base metal and zinc which protects the steel against corrosion for a long period.
Galvanized steel is widely used in the construction, automotive and consumer goods sectors.
Using galvanized steel reduces replacement costs for companies as well as the environmental impact of regularly replacing rusted steel.
Nyrstar has been supplying zinc and special zinc alloys for the hot dip galvanizing industry for many decades.
