Galvanizing Studs
Galvanizing Studs
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Does hot dip galvanizing a stud/bolt lower its yield or tensle strength? I understand Cadmium plated studs can fail due to liquid embrittlement above say 450F. Are their similar drawbacks to galvanizing??? If so, at what temperatures???





RE: Galvanizing Studs
Hot-dip galvanizing eliminates the hydrogen embrittlement concern, but Liquid Metal Embrittlement may still pose a problem. LME of ferritic steels has been reported in the temperature range of 400-620 C (750-1150 F). LME due to cadmium, which is a more potent embrittler than lead, tin, zinc, or indium, has been identified in the temperature range of 170-321 C (338-610 F).
Embrittlement of ferritic steels in contact with solid zinc has been reported (as delayed fracture) at temperatures ~ 400 C (750 F), which is just below the melting point of zinc.
RE: Galvanizing Studs
process, as part of the preparation for galvanising is to
Acid Pickle items prior to Galvanising, especially smaller delicate items like Nuts, Bolts, Threaded Stud Bar etc.
We here specify that High Strength Bolts be supplied as ungalvanised, due to embrittlement possibilities. Our standard for Lower Strength bolts require them to have been 'Spun Galvanised' which reduces the risk.
RE: Galvanizing Studs
QQ-P-416 TYPE II CLASS 2 covers Cad plating but possibly also includes Galvanizing.
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RE: Galvanizing Studs
RE: Galvanizing Studs