Maas P., Peter P. (ed.) Handbook of Hot-dip Galvanization

Wiley-VCH, 2011. — 460 p.Hot-dip galvanization was invented in 1742 by the French chemist Paul Jacques Malouin, but fi rst found wide-spread use in 1836 after a patent on its practical application was issued to the French chemist Stanislas Sorel. Decades of alchemy and chemistry combined with craftsmanship led the way to a productive, efficient and modern industry. The increasing importance of structural engineering with its varied application fields on the one hand and the demands for low-maintenance or maintenance-free corrosion protection on the other hand have spurred the development of process technology and installation engineering of hot-dip galvanization. Corrosion and corrosion protection, notably hot-dip galvanization, are nowadays integral parts of quality management of products and of environmental protection because corrosion is caused by environmental influences. We hope that the book will meet interest in the professional circles and will constitute a ready reference for the hot-dip galvanization industry.Corrosion and Corrosion Protection.
Historical Development of Hot-dip Galvanizing.
Surface-preparation Technology.
Hot-dip Galvanizing and Layer-formation Technology.
Technical Equipment.
Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety in Hot-dip Galvanizing Plants.
Design and Manufacturing According to Hot-dip Galvanizing Requirements.
Quality Management in Hot-dip Galvanizing Companies.
Corrosion Behavior of Zinc Coatings.
Coatings on Zinc Layers - Duplex-Systems.
Economic Efficiency of Hot-dip Galvanizing.
Examples of Use.