The delamination process of the dross build-up structure on submerged hardware in Zn-Al and Zn-Mg-Al baths: An empirical study

Hot-dip galvanizing is a well-known process to increase the corrosion resistance of steel. As a by-product dross is formed in the Zn-bath. The dross particles are composed of Fe, Al and Zn in the form of Fe2Al5Znx and interact with the hardware that is submerged in the Zn-bath and eventually accumulate on the surface of the hardware. This...