Steel is used to provide a strong and long-lasting basis for our structures. Solid steel is a strong and long-lasting material, yet it is not indestructible. Over time, rust can accumulate on steel structures, jeopardizing their structural integrity. Galvanization is a rust-prevention procedure that involves treating steel with zinc. Zinc is a corrosion-resistant and cost-effective metal that serves as a sacrificial barrier between rust and the steel substrate. Before the rust can reach the substrate’s surface, the zinc layer will oxidize and disintegrate. The dissolved zinc electrons move to the steel that has to be protected.
