<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Hot-dip galvanized coatings represent a protection based on passivation of the single zinc layer. It is one of the most commonly used surface treatments of steel. However, pure zinc forms merely an insignificant upper layer. Coating crosscut is formed by intermetallic phases that can cause decrease in the level of anticorrosion protection. This results from an iron diffusion from the base material. Goal of this paper is to analyse the changes in the mechanical properties of these phases in relation to zinc coating heat treatment. For the experiment, annealing temperatures of 200 °C and 300 °C were used, and the staying time was set at 1, 3 and 5 hours. Furthermore, samples without any heat treatment were subjected to comparison as well. Moreover, following tests were conducted: bending test in compliance with the ČSN EN ISO 1519 standard, and tearing test (in accordance with the ČSN EN ISO 4624 standard). On the basis of performed tests, the changes in mechanical properties of the zinc coating after heat treatment could be analysed.</p></abstract>

Hot-dip galvanized coatings represent a protection based on passivation of the single zinc layer. It is one of the most commonly used surface treatments of steel. However, pure zinc forms merely an insignificant upper layer. Coating crosscut is formed by intermetallic phases that can cause decrease in the level of anticorrosion protection. This results from an iron diffusion from the base material. Goal of this paper is to analyse the changes in the mechanical properties of these phases in relation to zinc coating heat treatment. For the experiment, annealing temperatures of 200 °C and 300 °C were used, and the staying time was set at 1, 3 and 5 hours. Furthermore, samples without any heat treatment were subjected to comparison as well. Moreover, following tests were conducted: bending test in compliance with the ČSN EN ISO 1519 standard, and tearing test (in accordance with the ČSN EN ISO 4624 standard). On the basis of performed tests, the changes in mechanical properties of the zinc coating after heat treatment could be analysed.

Change of Mechanical Properties of Zinc Coatings After Heat Treatment

Acta Technologica Agriculturae

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Hot-dip galvanized coatings represent a protection based on passivation of the single zinc layer. It is one of the most commonly used surface treatments of...

Change of Mechanical Properties of Zinc Coatings After Heat Treatment

Publicado en línea: 20 feb 2020

Páginas: 7 - 11

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ata-2020-0002

Palabras clave
annealing, structure, mechanical degradation, hot-dip galvanizing

© 2020 Jiří Votava et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Change of Mechanical Properties of Zinc Coatings After Heat Treatment

Publicado en línea: 20 feb 2020

Páginas: 7 - 11

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ata-2020-0002

Palabras claveannealing, structure, mechanical degradation, hot-dip galvanizing

© 2020 Jiří Votava et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Palabras clave
annealing, structure, mechanical degradation, hot-dip galvanizing