Corrosion Performance of “Green” Finishes on Zinc Die Castings

Many new surface finishes have been proposed for zinc die casting. In many cases these are intended to replace the traditional processes of solvent-based painting, electroplating and hexavalent chromium. Twenty new coatings were offered by suppliers and were subjected to cyclic corrosion testing (CCT). A wide variation in results was seen, suggesting the need for further development in come cases. However, several of the new environmentally friendly finishes are of interest for current application.