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The UAE has a highly varied environment, ranging from coastal marine zones to desert areas, which significantly impacts the corrosion rate of galvanized steel. According to ISO 9223, which classifies corrosivity based on environmental factors like humidity, temperature, and pollutants, UAE cities generally fall into the following corrosivity categories:
- C3 (Medium Corrosivity): Inland desert regions (e.g., Al Ain, parts of Abu Dhabi) with dry, hot weather and minimal industrial pollution.
- C4 (High Corrosivity): Urban and industrial areas with moderate pollution and humidity (e.g., Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi city).
- C5 (Very High Corrosivity - Marine & Industrial): Coastal and marine areas (e.g., Jebel Ali, Mina Zayed, Taweelah, Khalifa Port, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain) with high salt exposure, humidity, and airborne chlorides.
Based on these environments, galvanized coating can last from 10 to 50 years. Contact Pure Metal Industries LLC today for expert recommendations tailored to your project location& environment.
The appearance of galvanized coatings can vary from job to job due to several factors, primarily the chemistry of the steel. Different steel compositions react uniquely with molten zinc, leading to variations in coating thickness and surface finish.
Despite these visual differences, the corrosion protection remains unchanged. Whether the coating is bright, dull, smooth, or rough, galvanized steel provides the same level of long-term durability and protection.
- Zinc is 100% recyclable and a natural material.
- The process extends the life of steel, reducing waste and the need for replacements.
- Galvanized coatings require little to no maintenance, reducing the environmental impact of repeated repairs.
To prevent white rust, ensure proper ventilation, store galvanized products in dry conditions, and use protective coatings if they are storedfor long-term or shipped by sea.Contact Pure Metal Industries LLC for expert advice on preventing white rust during storage and international shipping.
However, in UAE’s harsh climate, painted surfaces require frequent maintenance and reapplication, especially in coastal, desert, and industrial environments where humidity, heat, and sand abrasion accelerate deterioration.Galvanizing provides several years of maintenance-free protection, making it the most cost-effective and durable solution.
True galvanizing requires heat to form a metallurgical bond between zinc and steel, ensuring superior durability, corrosion resistance, and wear protection. While zinc-rich paints offer some temporary protection, they lack the self-healing and long-lasting properties of hot-dip galvanizing, especially in UAE’s extreme climate. Electroplating, on the other hand, is primarily used for aesthetic purposes and does not offer meaningful long-term corrosion protection.
