Steel

Steel

Steel is a type of metal forged with iron and coal that is lighter and stronger than iron.

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Galvalume®

Metals; Steel

Steel sheet with a unique coating of 55% aluminium and 45% zinc that resists corrosion. The coating is applied in a continuous hot-dipped process, which improves the steel's weather resistance. ...

Zinc plating process whereby the molecules on the positively charged zinc anode attach to the negatively charged sheet steel. The thickness of the zinc coating is readily controlled. By increasing ...

Galvannealed

Metals; Steel

An extra tight coat of galvanising metal (zinc) applied to a soft steel sheet, after which the sheet is passed through an oven at about 1200 degrees F. The resulting coat is dull grey without ...

Galvanised steel

Metals; Steel

Steel coated with a thin layer of zinc to provide corrosion resistance in underbody auto parts, garbage cans, storage tanks, or fencing wire. Sheet steel normally must be cold-rolled prior to the ...