hot-dipped
Plunged in zinc
Hot-dipped describes metal that has been coated by immersion in molten protective material, typically zinc or tin: hot-dipped galvanized steel.
The process creates a thicker, more durable coating than electroplating.
Most commonly applied to steel and iron to prevent rust in outdoor or industrial applications.
Element thirty
- moltenLiquefied by extreme heat
- bathWashing in water
- spangleTiny metallic decoration
- kettleSpouted vessel for heating water
dross · fluxing · pickling · annealing · intermetallic · skimming · steel · ironwork
Protection from outdoor conditions
- longevityDuration of existence
- durabilityResistance to wear
- protectiveServing to guard
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
wear-resistant · industrial-grade · humidity-resistant · maintenance-free
Surface metal application
- tinningCoating with tin
- claddingOuter protective layer
- enamelingFusing glassy coating onto surfaces
- lacqueringApplying glossy protective coating
finishing · priming · sealing · anodizing · powder-coating · undercoating · resurfacing · veneering
zinc
Element thirty
kettle · dross · fluxing · pickling · annealing · intermetallic · skimming · steel · ironwork · alloy
weatherproofing
Protection from outdoor conditions
- longevityDuration of existence
- durabilityResistance to wear
- protectiveServing to guard
barrier · wear-resistant · industrial-grade · humidity-resistant · maintenance-free
plating
Surface metal application
lacquering · finishing · priming · sealing · anodizing · powder-coating · undercoating · resurfacing · veneering · laminating