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Description / Abstract:
This specification covers zinc coatings applied by the hot-dip
process on iron and steel hardware. The hot-dip galvanizing process
consists of parts being immersed in molten zinc for a time
sufficient to allow a metallurgical reaction between iron from the
steel surface and the molten zinc, resulting in the formation of
Zn/Fe alloy layers bonding the coating to the steel
surface.
This specification is intended to be applicable to hardware
items that are centrifuged or otherwise handled to remove excess
galvanizing bath metal (free zinc). Coating thickness grade
requirements reflect this.
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The equivalent inch-pound units may only be
approximate.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.