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Galvanized Steel: Segregate vs Accept

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Advanced • Budget: Risk: Zinc Contamination • Difficulty: Advanced

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

A scrap stream contains galvanized steel. Should the zinc coating be ignored because the base metal is steel?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Galvanized Steel
  • Segregate vs Accept

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 13 Upvotes

No. Zinc affects processing, emissions, dust generation and buyer acceptance. Evaluate the consumer's specification, coating quantity and process capabilities. Galvanized scrap should be managed according to actual downstream requirements.

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