Zinc-manganese alloy electroplated has been developed for automotive body panel applications. The product is manufactured on a conventional electrogalvanizing line using an electrolyte containing zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate and sodium citrate. Electroplated steel with an alloy content of 30-50% manganese exhibits excellent corrosion resistance both as-produced and after painting. Zinc-manganese coatings also show good workability and voidability. Accordingly, this product is suitable for both unexposed parts and the interior surfaces of exposed parts. Finally, zinc-manganese electroplated steel displays good wet adhesion and anti-cratering characteristics so that the product can also be used for exposed applications as automotive body panels.
Zinc-Manganese Alloy Electroplated Steel for Automotive Body
Sae Technical Papers
SAE International Congress and Exposition ; 1986
1986-02-01
Conference paper
English
Drag , Manganese , Electrolytes , Alloys , Body panels , Steel , Parts , Coatings, colorants, and finishes , Corrosion , Sodium
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