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Macro Monday: Periodic table - zinc.

Galvanising is the process of dipping iron and steel into molten zinc to give the base metal corrosion resistance. The crystalites seen here are known as "Spangle" and their size is determined by the rate of cooling of the molten zinc.

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Uploaded on July 4, 2016
Taken on July 4, 2016