scope:

This Standard specifies the general properties of and methods of test for coatings applied by hot dipping in zinc (containing not more than 2 % of other metals) on fabricated iron and steel articles. It does not apply to:

a) sheet and wire that are continuously hot dip galvanized;

b) tube and pipe that is hot dip galvanized in automatic plants;

c) hot dip galvanized products for which specific standards exist and which may include additional requirements or requirements different from those of this European Standard.

NOTE Individual product standards can incorporate this standard for the coating by quoting its number, or may incorporate it with modifications specific to the product.

After-treatment/overcoating of hot dip galvanized articles is not covered by this standard.