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    The document summarizes standards for hot-dip galvanizing coatings on steel. It describes 4 categories of steel compositions and their effects on coating characteristics like thickness and appearance. It also outlines minimum coating thickness standards, factors that determine corrosion resistance, and average annual zinc thickness loss in different environmental conditions.

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    The document summarizes standards for hot-dip galvanizing coatings on steel. It describes 4 categories of steel compositions and their effects on coating characteristics like thickness and appearance. It also outlines minimum coating thickness standards, factors that determine corrosion resistance, and average annual zinc thickness loss in different environmental conditions.

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    HOT-DIP GALVANIZING

    HOT-DIP GALVANIZING

    Characteristics of the classes of steels according to UNI EN ISO 14713-2:2010 standard.

    COATING CHARACTERISTICS UNI EN ISO 14713 STANDARD


    Category A
    Si ≤ 0.04%
    Steels of this class or category tend to obtain regular
    P < 0.02%
    coatings with bright surfaces. The coating structure
    For cold rolled steels these characteristics
    includes the outer zinc layer
    are seen when the composition of the steel
    satisfies the formula: Si + 2.5 P ≤ 0.04.%
    Steels of this category or class determine regular Category B
    coatings but with bigger thicknesses. 0.14 < Si ≤ 0.25%
    The appearance is still bright. P < 0,035%
    Steels of this category or class (chemical
    compositions are within the Sandelin range) can Category C
    form excessively thick coatings (lower resistance to 0.04 < Si ≤ 0.14%
    damage caused during handling due to low adhesion
    to substrate). The coating has a darker appearance
    and a rougher texture.
    Steels of this category or class (chemical
    compositions are within the Hyper-Sandelin range)
    can form excessively thick coatings (lower resistance
    Category D
    to damage caused during handling due to low
    Si > 0.25%
    adhesion to substrate). The coating varies from
    light grey to dark grey with texture with or without
    appearance of cells.

    THE REFERENCE STANDARD FOR HOT DIP GALVANIZING

    The standard to which our company makes reference is UNI EN ISO 1461 “Hot dip galvanized coatings on
    fabricated iron and steel articles”.
    The standard provides all information concerning the galvanized material specifications.

    COATING PROPERTIES
    APPEARANCE :

    The formation of lighter or darker grey areas (e.g. the cell design of dark grey areas) or a lack of surface
    uniformity must not lead to rejects.
    Stains caused by storage in damp environments (white or dark products due to corrosion, mainly zinc
    oxides formed during storage in damp places after galvanizing) must not lead to rejects, as long as the
    thickness of the coating is greater than the minimum specified thickness.
    No zinc clots and ashes must be allowed when these could affect the use for which the hot dip galvanized
    article is intended or its resistance to corrosion. When special requirements exist (e.g. when the zinc coating
    has to be painted), a sample must be produced on request.

    THICKNESS:
    Coatings applied by hot dip galvanizing are intended to protect iron and steel products from corrosion.
    The duration of the period of protection against corrosion by the coating (both grey and light colour) is
    proportionate to the thickness of the coating.
    In case of extremely aggressive conditions, coatings can be requested with greater thicknesses than those
    specified. More consistent coating specifications must be subject to an agreement between the galvanizer
    and the customer.

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    HOT-DIP GALVANIZING

    Minimum coating thicknesses on non-centrifuged samples

    ARTICLE AND THICKNESS OF LOCAL COATING THICKNESS AVERAGE COATING THICKNESS


    MATERIAL (minimum) μm (minimum) μm
    Steel > 6 mm 70 85
    3 mm < Steel ≤ 6 mm 55 70
    1.5 mm <= Steel ≤ 3 mm 45 55
    Steel < 1.5 mm 35 35 45
    Iron castings ≥ 6 mm 70 80
    Iron castings < 6 mm 60 70

    Corrosion resistance of hot dip galvanized steel.


    steel .

    Average
    Aggressivity consumption
    Code Corrosivity class
    environment of zinc
    (μm/year)
    C1 Inside: dry Very low < 0,1
    Inside: occasional
    condensation
    C2 Low da 0,1 a 0,7
    Outside: rural area exposed
    internal land
    Inside: high humidity, light
    pollution
    Outside: Internal lend area
    C3 or urban area, Medium da 0.7 a 2
    coastal temperate

    Inside : swimming pools,


    chemical plants, etc.
    C4 Outside: Industrial area or High Da 2 a 4
    internal land ,
    coastal urban area
    Outside: Industrial area
    C5 with high humidity or Very high Da 4 a 8
    coastal area high salinity
    Sea water in temperate
    Im2 Very high Da 10 a 20
    regions* Very high

    * it means immersion in sea water in the temperate regions of Europe. These conditions for zinc, are less
    aggressive than in tropical marine waters where the corrosion rate is higher.

    To predict the corrosion rate of the zinc layer we must refers to the UNI-EN-ISO 14713 which provides
    information on the average annual loss of coating thickness, after identifying the category of corrosivity,
    or aggressiveness of the environment. The following table shows the values of average annual loss of
    thickness of the zinc as a function of six different environments of exposure.

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