Zinc Plating is a bluish-white lustrous metal which is hard, crystalline and brittle. The metal is electronegative to iron & gives excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in industry and urban environment Zinc Plating is a valuable tool which is used to combat corrosion of steel. A metal bond is formed between the zinc and the steel, which allows the zinc itself to corrode before the steel. This way the zinc will be sacrificed allowing the steel to remain intact. The basic principle behind electroplating is the process of depositing a metal layer on a metal base using a direct current through an electrolyte solution. Zinc Plating is one of the easiest metals to plate, giving good corrosion protection without using exotic chemicals. The finish can be polished to give a shiny luster almost as good as chromium. Zinc Plated components are attractive when new providing a bright, smooth surface Zinc Plating is almost always deposited in the fully bright condition where an attractive and corrosion resistant finish is required; this can be subsequently passivated or dyed in various shades such as yellow, black, etc.