Multiple choice

What is the process of dipping an iron article in molten zinc to form a protective coating of zinc called?

  1. Cyanide process

  2. Gold plating

  3. Corrosion

  4. Tinning

  5. Galvanization

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Explanation

Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, in order to prevent rusting. Although galvanization can be done with electrochemical and electrodeposition processes, the most common method in current use is hot dip galvanization, in which steel parts are submerged in a bath of molten zinc.