Corrosion Protection of Batch Galvanized Steels by Thin Silane Films with Corrosion Inhibitors M. Xu, D. Zhu and W. J. van Ooij

Galvanized steel provides excellent rust resistance and hence has been used in a wide range of applications. A compact protective layer, also called as “zinc patina”, is formed on galvanized steel after exposure to the atmosphere for a long period of time, e.g., 2 years [1]. A freshly galvanized steel surface is sensitive to white rust and, therefore, needs an additional protective layer as a rust barrier before the patina layer is formed [2].