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Corrosion servicablility of zinc plating

We currently use a zinc finish for our product, and have recently had inquiries about the life span for corrosion protection in an outdoor environment. I was wondering if any one knew of any data that I may be able to show my customer.

Thank you in advance.

Bob Schoenky
- Portland, OR
2005

Life almost proportional to thickness and very dependent on tytpe of atmospheric exposure. According to ASM Comitee on Zinc plating average life for 0.001" as follows: rural-15 years, marine-7, mild industrial-4, severe industrial-3.

Guillermo Marrufo
Monterrey, NL, Mexico
2005

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