一、The difference between galvanized and stainless steel
The first difference is that the concepts are different; galvanizing refers to coating a layer of metallic zinc on the surface of the steel plate to prevent corrosion on the surface of the steel plate and extend its service life. This zinc-coated thin steel plate is called a galvanized plate. Stainless steel refers to steel that is resistant to corrosion by weakly corrosive media such as air, steam, and water and chemically corrosive media such as acids, alkali, and salts. It is also called stainless acid-resistant steel.
The second difference is that the processing technology is different; galvanizing mainly coats the surface of steel with a dense layer of zinc. Stainless steel is the addition of other metal elements inside the steel, which causes internal structural changes to make the product rust-free.
The third difference is that the applicable fields are different; galvanized sheet and strip steel products are mainly used in construction, light industry, automobiles, agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, and commerce. For example, it is used for building roof panels, roof grilles, etc.; kitchen utensils, etc.; storage, transportation and packaging equipment of materials, etc. Stainless steel is mainly used in the construction field. It is one of the strongest materials among metal materials used in construction. It is also used in food processing, catering, brewing, chemical industry and other fields that require higher hygienic conditions.
The uses and functions of galvanizing
1. Widely used in various fields such as construction, handicrafts, wire mesh, highway guardrails, product packaging and daily civilian use. The application of electro-galvanizing has spread throughout machinery manufacturing, making galvanized chain link fence, electronics, precision instruments, chemical industry, transportation, aerospace, etc.
2. Galvanized wire is divided into hot-dip galvanized wire and cold-dip galvanized wire (electro-galvanized wire). The difference is: hot-dip galvanizing is dip-plated in heated and melted zinc liquid. The production speed is fast, and the coating is thick but uneven. The minimum thickness allowed by the market is 45 microns, and the maximum thickness can be more than 300 microns. The color is darker, consumes more zinc metal, forms a penetration layer with the base metal, and has good corrosion resistance. Hot-dip galvanizing can last for decades in outdoor environments.
Uses of stainless steel
Stainless steel is mainly used in curtain walls, side walls, roofs, elevator decorative panels and other construction purposes in the construction field. Chromium-containing stainless steel also combines mechanical strength and high elongation and is used to process and manufacture components. It is also used in the manufacture of first and second class tableware, kitchen utensils, water heaters, drinking fountains, etc.
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