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What types of metals will not galvanize?

September 26, 2009
Authored by Dr. Tom Langill

There are many types of materials that will not develop a galvanized coating. Iron is necessary for a galvanizing reaction to
happen, so if you try galvanizing copper or aluminum, they will not develop a galvanized coating. 400-series stainless steel
will not develop a galvanized coating either. Some types of chrome-moly steels can develop a galvanized coating, but will
have many bare areas.

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