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Yellow zinc vs. 316L stainless

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How does yellow zinc compare to 316l stainless steel when it comes to corrosion? We were told by a supplier that SS is much better at resisting corrossion and we agree. However a customer is saying yellow zinc is better. Please advise.

Thanks,

Daniel Washburn
Garcia Technical Services Inc. - Garland, Texas

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I would certainly bet on the stainless steel based on the law of averages, but it is impossible to answer whether a construction material is corrosion resistant and otherwise satisfactory totally in the abstract. In fact, it's silly, misleading, and dangerous. Gold is more corrosion resistant than either, so is sand; so are tomatoes in a few rare situations. :-)

Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey

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