Stainless steel vs. galvanised steel - Revision history

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	* Structural steelwork.		* Structural steelwork.

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	The zinc coating on galvanised steel eventually wears off, and if is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. However, The zinc acts as a sacrificial anode, meaning that the remaining zinc will still protect the exposed steel.		The zinc coating on galvanised steel eventually wears off, and if is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. However, The zinc acts as a sacrificial anode, meaning that the remaining zinc will still protect the exposed steel.
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		+	For more information, see Galvanzing.

	It's use is typically restricted to applications where there is minimal risk of damage. Galvanised steel is significantly less expensive than stainless steel, and is commonly used, for example, to make; nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings (although some components may be too large or too small to be hot-dipped), as well as being used in many common appliances.		It's use is typically restricted to applications where there is minimal risk of damage. Galvanised steel is significantly less expensive than stainless steel, and is commonly used, for example, to make; nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings (although some components may be too large or too small to be hot-dipped), as well as being used in many common appliances.
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	For more information see: Stainless steel.		For more information see: Stainless steel.

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	* Concrete vs. steel.		* Concrete vs. steel.
	* Galvanised steel.		* Galvanised steel.
		+	* Galvanising.
	* Major cast metal components.		* Major cast metal components.
	* Metal fabrication.		* Metal fabrication.

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	Galvanised steel is manufactured by a process that involves dipping steel into molten zinc which hardens to form a protective, anti-corrosive coating through the formation of zinc oxide.		Galvanised steel is manufactured by a process that involves dipping steel into molten zinc which hardens to form a protective, anti-corrosive coating through the formation of zinc oxide.

−	The zinc coating on galvanised steel eventually wears off, and if is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. However, The zinc acts as a sacrificial anode, meaning that ~~if the coating is scratched,~~ the remaining zinc will still protect the exposed steel.	+	The zinc coating on galvanised steel eventually wears off, and if is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. However, The zinc acts as a sacrificial anode, meaning that the remaining zinc will still protect the exposed steel.

	It's use is typically restricted to applications where there is minimal risk of damage. Galvanised steel is significantly less expensive than stainless steel, and is commonly used, for example, to make; nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings (although some components may be too large or too small to be hot-dipped), as well as being used in many common appliances.		It's use is typically restricted to applications where there is minimal risk of damage. Galvanised steel is significantly less expensive than stainless steel, and is commonly used, for example, to make; nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings (although some components may be too large or too small to be hot-dipped), as well as being used in many common appliances.
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	Galvanised steel is manufactured by a process that involves dipping steel into molten zinc which hardens to form a protective, anti-corrosive coating through the formation of zinc oxide.		Galvanised steel is manufactured by a process that involves dipping steel into molten zinc which hardens to form a protective, anti-corrosive coating through the formation of zinc oxide.

−	The zinc coating on galvanised steel ~~is around 1 mm-thick and so~~ eventually wears off, and if is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. It's use ~~therefore~~ is typically restricted to applications where there is minimal risk of damage. Galvanised steel is significantly less expensive than stainless steel, and is commonly used, for example, to make; nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings, as well as being used in many common appliances.	+	The zinc coating on galvanised steel eventually wears off, and if is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. However, The zinc acts as a sacrificial anode, meaning that if the coating is scratched, the remaining zinc will still protect the exposed steel.
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		+	It's use is typically restricted to applications where there is minimal risk of damage. Galvanised steel is significantly less expensive than stainless steel, and is commonly used, for example, to make; nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings (although some components may be too large or too small to be hot-dipped), as well as being used in many common appliances.
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		+	For more information see: Galvanised steel.

	In contrast, stainless steel retains its anti-corrosive qualities for longer, as the chromium forms an inextricable part of the steel material itself. As a result, stainless steel is more durable than galvanised steel, and is preferred for some uses in the construction of buildings, such as the construction of high-rise buildings. It does not rust even when scratched, so is commonly used for the working parts of hand tools such as saw blades. It is also more resistant to salt than zinc oxide, and so is more commonly used for applications in marine and coastal environments.		In contrast, stainless steel retains its anti-corrosive qualities for longer, as the chromium forms an inextricable part of the steel material itself. As a result, stainless steel is more durable than galvanised steel, and is preferred for some uses in the construction of buildings, such as the construction of high-rise buildings. It does not rust even when scratched, so is commonly used for the working parts of hand tools such as saw blades. It is also more resistant to salt than zinc oxide, and so is more commonly used for applications in marine and coastal environments.
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		+	For more information see: Stainless steel.

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−	Stainless steel and galvanised steel are both commonly used materials in construction. While they are ~~very~~ similar in appearance they differ in terms of composition, weight, strength and application~~. Each type of steel is more suited to a particular use than the other~~, ~~as well as~~ there ~~being~~ a certain amount of crossover between them.	+	Stainless steel and galvanised steel are both commonly used materials in construction. While they are similar in appearance they differ in terms of composition, weight, strength and application, although there is a certain amount of crossover between them.

−	Stainless steel is manufactured by a process that involves a mixture of at least 10% chromium and regular carbon steel in a molten state. Once it is cooled and hardened, the steel is acid-treated to remove any impurities from the surface.	+	Stainless steel is manufactured by a process that involves a mixture of at least 10% chromium and regular carbon steel in a molten state. Once it is cooled and hardened, the steel is acid-treated to remove any impurities from the surface. It is the addition of chromium that protects stainless steel from corrosion.

−	Galvanised steel is manufactured by a process that involves dipping steel into molten zinc which hardens to form a protective coating.	+	Galvanised steel is manufactured by a process that involves dipping steel into molten zinc which hardens to form a protective, anti-corrosive coating through the formation of zinc oxide.

−	The ~~protective anti-corrosive layer that is formed~~ on galvanised steel is ~~due~~ to ~~the formation~~ of ~~zinc oxide, whereas for~~ stainless steel ~~this function~~ is ~~performed by the addition of chromium~~.	+	The zinc coating on galvanised steel is around 1 mm-thick and so eventually wears off, and if is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. It's use therefore is typically restricted to applications where there is minimal risk of damage. Galvanised steel is significantly less expensive than stainless steel, and is commonly used, for example, to make; nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings, as well as being used in many common appliances.

−	~~The zinc coating on galvanised steel is barely 1 mm-thick and so eventually wears off. By~~ contrast, stainless steel retains its anti-corrosive qualities for ~~much~~ longer, ~~since~~ the chromium forms an inextricable part of the steel material ~~as it becomes solid from a molten state~~. As a result, stainless steel is ~~stronger~~ than galvanised steel, and is preferred for ~~use~~ in the construction of buildings, ~~particularly~~ high-~~rises~~.	+	In contrast, stainless steel retains its anti-corrosive qualities for longer, as the chromium forms an inextricable part of the steel material itself. As a result, stainless steel is more durable than galvanised steel, and is preferred for some uses in the construction of buildings, such as the construction of high-rise buildings. It does not rust even when scratched, so is commonly used for the working parts of hand tools such as saw blades. It is also more resistant to salt than zinc oxide, and so is more commonly used for applications in marine and coastal environments.
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−	If galvanised steel is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. Therefore, it is preferable to use it for applications where there is minimal risk of damage being incurred. By contrast, stainless steel does not rust even when scratched, so is commonly used for the working parts of hand tools such as saw blades. ~~Because of it being~~ more resistant to salt than zinc oxide, it is ~~also~~ more commonly used for applications in marine and coastal environments.	+
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−	~~Galvanised steel has the advantage of being much less expensive than stainless steel. It is mostly used to make nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings, as well as many common appliances~~.	+

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Stainless steel and galvanised steel are both commonly used materials in construction. While they are very similar in appearance they differ in terms of composition, weight, strength and application. Each type of steel is more suited to a particular use than the other, as well as there being a certain amount of crossover between them.

Stainless steel is manufactured by a process that involves a mixture of at least 10% chromium and regular carbon steel in a molten state. Once it is cooled and hardened, the steel is acid-treated to remove any impurities from the surface.

Galvanised steel is manufactured by a process that involves dipping steel into molten zinc which hardens to form a protective coating.

The protective anti-corrosive layer that is formed on galvanised steel is due to the formation of zinc oxide, whereas for stainless steel this function is performed by the addition of chromium.

The zinc coating on galvanised steel is barely 1 mm-thick and so eventually wears off. By contrast, stainless steel retains its anti-corrosive qualities for much longer, since the chromium forms an inextricable part of the steel material as it becomes solid from a molten state. As a result, stainless steel is stronger than galvanised steel, and is preferred for use in the construction of buildings, particularly high-rises.

If galvanised steel is scratched or damaged in any way, it can become susceptible to rust. Therefore, it is preferable to use it for applications where there is minimal risk of damage being incurred. By contrast, stainless steel does not rust even when scratched, so is commonly used for the working parts of hand tools such as saw blades. Because of it being more resistant to salt than zinc oxide, it is also more commonly used for applications in marine and coastal environments.

Galvanised steel has the advantage of being much less expensive than stainless steel. It is mostly used to make nuts, bolts, fasteners and other fixings, as well as many common appliances.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Concrete vs. steel.
* Galvanised steel.
* Major cast metal components.
* Metal fabrication.
* Rebar.
* Rust.
* Stainless steel.
* Structural steelwork.
* Weathering steel.

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