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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Structural Characteristics and Properties of Zinc Coatings on Steel Structural Elements.

Małgorzata Witkowska, Marcin Kowalski, Joanna Kowalska, Kinga Chronowska-Przywara

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Article in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Małgorzata WitkowskaFaculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Krakow, av. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-3157-6462
Marcin KowalskiInstitute of Technology, University of the National Education Commission, Podchorążych 2, 32-084 Krakow, Poland.
Joanna KowalskaFaculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Krakow, av. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-1008-2794
Kinga Chronowska-PrzywaraFaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, AGH University of Krakow, av. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland.

Funding

AGH University of Krakow 16.16.110.663/501.00-110000-10000University of the National Education Commission, Krakow WPBU/2026/02/00195
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper presents the structural characterization of zinc coatings on S235JR steel elements. The study offers a novel and comprehensive assessment of zinc coatings applied to profiled steel elements through hot-dip galvanizing. It examines coatings formed under real industrial production conditions, providing practical insight into their behavior on complex geometries. The characterization includes metallographic, mechanical, diffraction, and tribological tests. Metallographic observations revealed the layered structure of zinc coatings, consisting of the η, ζ, δ, and Γ phases, each with varying chemical compositions and microhardness. All coatings exhibited similar resistance to damage initiation; however, microscopic analysis revealed differences in their subsequent degradation. The thickest coating showed earlier formation of adhesive cracks, indicating increased stress concentration and a faster progression of damage.

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adhesionhot-dip galvanizingmicrostructuresteelzinc coating

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PMID42451809
PMCPMC13362920

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