Characteristics of Galvanized Steel

(1) Strong corrosion resistance: A uniform zinc layer formed on the surface of uniform steel can effectively prevent the potential from being affected by oxidation and corrosion.

(2) Beautiful appearance: The real steel surface has silvery white glass, which has a beautiful appearance and can be used in architectural decoration and other fields.

(3) Long service life: It is true that steel has a service life that can reach more than 20-30 years.

(4) Easy to process: Because transparent steel has good plasticity and weldability, it is easy to process and manufacture.

(5) Good environmental performance: The ammonium chloride solution used in the production process is an environmentally friendly solution and will not cause pollution to the environment.

Advantage

1. Strong corrosion resistance

The surface of galvanized steel is covered with a layer of zinc. This layer of zinc can play a very good protective role and make the steel less susceptible to oxidation, corrosion, etc. In humid, acidic or alkaline environments, galvanized steel can still maintain good corrosion resistance, thus extending its service life.

2. High strength

After hot-dip plating, a uniform layer of zinc is formed on the surface of galvanized steel. This structure can effectively improve the strength and hardness of the steel. Compared with ordinary cold-rolled or hot-rolled steel, galvanized steel has higher tensile strength and compressive strength and is not easily deformed or damaged during use.

3. Long service life

Since galvanized steel has the characteristics of high corrosion resistance and high strength, it has a longer service life. In an outdoor environment, galvanized steel can be used for 10-15 years, and in an indoor environment it can be used for more than 20 years. This also makes galvanized steel an economical and practical building material.

4. Good plasticity and weldability

Galvanized steel has good plasticity and can be made into components of various shapes through cold bending, hot bending and other processing methods. At the same time, galvanized steel also has good welding properties and can be welded with other materials to meet the needs of use in different scenarios.

5. Beautiful and durable

The surface of galvanized steel is covered with a smooth and uniform zinc layer, which has a silvery white appearance and has high aesthetics. At the same time, this layer of zinc can also play an anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation role, making it less susceptible to weathering or discoloration in outdoor environments.

Disadvantages

1. High cost

The production process of galvanized steel requires hot-dip galvanizing, which makes its production cost higher than that of ordinary steel. Therefore, when choosing steel, lower-cost ordinary steel is often preferred. Especially in large-scale engineering projects, cost factors are often an important consideration in deciding which steel to use.

2. Environmental pollution

The production process of galvanized steel will produce a large amount of waste water and waste gas, which contain heavy metal ions and harmful substances. Without strict treatment and emission control, these wastewater and exhaust gases may cause environmental pollution. At the same time, if the galvanized layer is damaged or corroded during use, harmful substances will be released, causing potential harm to the environment.

3. Prone to defects

During the production of galvanized steel, defects may occur on the surface of the steel due to temperature and pressure changes during hot-dip galvanizing. These defects may affect the strength and durability of the steel, thereby affecting its effectiveness during use.