Fastener Plating (Finishes) Chart
Zinc |
Cadmium |
Zinc Dichromate |
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Cadmium Dichromate |
Galvanized |
Black Zinc |
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Phosphate, Black Phosphate |
Chrome |
Nickel |
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Corrosion Resistance Level; other Purposes
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Zinc |
Zinc, electroplated |
Very good |
Cadmium |
Cadmium, electroplated |
Very good, especially for wet environments |
Zinc Dichromate |
Zinc Dichromate |
Very good to excellent |
Cadmium Dichromate |
Cadmium Dichromate |
Very good to excellent |
Galvanized |
Hot-dip Galvanized (electrochemical process) |
Very good |
Black Zinc |
Zinc, electroplated |
Very good |
Phosphate, Black Phosphate |
Manganese Phosphate |
Good |
Chrome |
Chromium, electroplated |
Good. Useful against physical wear & erosion. Appearance more durable than zinc's. |
Nickel |
Bright nickel, electroplated |
Good |
Hot Dipped Wax |
Hot Dip Wax |
Facilitates easier driving of part; reduces galling |
Phosphate & Oil |
Grey coating with oil bath |
Moderate; useful against physical wear |
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