6. Protective materials
6.1 Manufacturing processes
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Galvanizing
Obtained by immersion in a bath of molten zinc or by electrolysis, galvanizing is used to protect steel pipes used to transport drinking water. This means that brazing must be used to weld these pipes.
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Chrome
Highly resistant to corrosion and offering a good-quality finish, it is used by electrolysis or case-hardening processes in the manufacture of most valves and fittings.
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Enamel
Generally composed of silica sand, potash, soda and coloring metal oxides, it is the most common coating used on sanitaryware. It is produced during...
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