Zinc is typically used for the electrodeposited coating for iron and steel when prevention of atmospheric corrosion is the primary objective.   However without a subsequent treatment, typically chromate, electrodeposited zinc becomes dull and grey and will quickly develop white corrosion products after exposure to air.  Chromate conversion coatings impart both an aesthetically pleasing finish as well as varying degrees of corrosion protection. The use of Chrome VI in the conversion coatings as the passivation agent for zinc deposits are endowed with numerous advantages.  These include: High … [Read more...]