The use of lead alloy as a substitute for zinc in coating steel

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The use of lead alloy as a coating for wire during the wartime zinc shortage is discussed. The galvanizing process using zinc is described, and changes that must be made when lead is used are considered. It is suggested that lead is a highly suitable substitute for zinc.

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The use of lead alloy as a coating for wire during the wartime zinc shortage is discussed. The galvanizing process using zinc is described, and changes that must be made when lead is used are considered. It is suggested that lead is a highly suitable substitute for zinc.

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Author(s)

Kellogg, C.A., Continental Steel Corp.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products18(11): 714-715, 737 1943, Paper presented at WAI 13th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL USA

Year

1943