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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 166

Q166

A zinc diffusion process is called

A.
Galvanizing
B.
Anodizing
C.
Parkerising
D.
Sherardizing
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Sherardizing is the formation of a corrosion-resistant, zinc-iron alloy coating, on the surface of steel or iron.
The method involves the heating of the object in an airtight container that has zinc powder.
A thermal diffusion process occurs and the zinc diffuses into the object’s metal surface, forming the zinc-iron alloy.