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Is zinc a passivating metal

Updated: 4/28/2022
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Yes, zinc generally forms a protective oxygen-containing layer over its surface when exposed to most atmospheres or liquids that might otherwise cause it to oxidize extensively. However, the passivation of zinc is much less durable than that of chrome-nickel stainless steels, for example.

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