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Cost difference between zinc plating and hex chromate

Which is a less expensive process - zinc plating or using hex chromate?

Thanks.

KENNETH MERHAR
MSU - WARREN, MICHIGAN, USA
2004

Are you sure you understand the question, Kenneth? Normally one would zinc plate and then apply either a hex chromate or a trivalent chromate conversion coating.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2004

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