Zinc is essential for all life on earth, from the smallest microorganisms to human beings. It is one of the trace elements which are indispensable to the human metabolism. With its outstanding features, however, it is not only important for the development of genetic material and wound healing, but it also improves mental performance. Furthermore, zinc is a traditional and effective dietary supplement which is today prescribed by doctors for various medical purposes and is also used in cosmetics.

During the galvanizing process, steel and zinc combine into an inseparable compound. Zinc serves as a sacrificial anode for steel and protects it from corrosion until being fully consumed. Thus, galvanizing offers much better corrosion protection than other coating methods.