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ភាសាខ្មែរWhat is the difference between galvanized sheet and steel plate? Which one should I buy for my project?
Galvanized sheets and steel plates are both metal materials used in many construction projects today. Because they are both in sheet form and are metal, many people think that zinc sheets and steel sheets have similar characteristics and properties. Are they the same? The answer is below!
To compare zinc sheets and steel sheets, we first need to understand what zinc sheets are and what steel sheets are.
What are galvanized sheets? What are steel plates?
A galvanized sheet is iron coated with zinc metal (Zn) after hot or cold rolling. In other words, the main component of a corrugated sheet is iron or iron alloy. They are rolled thinly, galvanized, and corrugated to form a corrugated sheet. There are many types of corrugated sheets
on the market such as color-coated corrugated sheets, galvanized sheets, cold-rolled corrugated sheets, insulated corrugated sheets, etc. At the same time, they are rolled into many waves such as 5 waves, 7 waves, 9 waves, 11 waves, etc. This depends on the needs of the customer.
What is steel?
The difference between galvanized sheet and steel plate
| Zinc | Steel |
| Usually iron or iron alloys. Other elements include silicon, manganese, phosphorus, and sulfur. | An alloy of iron combined with a small amount of carbon. Other types of steel may also contain chrome, nickel, and manganese. |
Production process
| Zinc | Steel |
| Galvanized steel undergoes a hot or cold rolling process | It goes through many processing steps such as smelting, melting, and hot rolling |
Check out the steel plate manufacturing and processing process if you’re curious!
Specifications and weight
| Zinc | Steel |
| Comes in flat sheet form, thinner than steel. Therefore, it is also lighter than steel. | In addition to the shape of steel plates, it can also be in the form of bars, pipes, etc. The thickness varies, usually thicker than corrugated iron so it is also heavier than corrugated sheets. |
Mechanical properties
| Zinc | Steel |
| the galvanized sheet has good flexibility, and elasticity and is easy to process. | Steel has high hardness and durability, and good load-bearing capacity. |
Application
| Zinc | Steel |
| galvanized sheet is often used for applications that require flexibility, elasticity, and ease of processing such as roofing, partitions, and ceilings. | Steel is used for applications requiring high hardness, durability, and good load-bearing capacity such as building houses, bridges, shipbuilding, and machinery manufacturing. |
Price
| Zinc | Steel |
| A corrugated sheet is usually cheaper than steel. | Steel is more expensive than corrugated sheets. |
>> Reference: Prices of Hoa Phat galvanized sheets of all kinds
So should I buy a galvanized sheet or steel plates?
Each material has its characteristics and advantages. Choosing which type for your project depends on the requirements of the project. If the project requires a hard metal with good load-bearing capacity, you cannot use a galvanized sheet, right? On the contrary, if you want to roof a house, you cannot use steel plates.
Therefore, you need to clearly understand what the project needs and whether the material you choose meets those requirements. From here, you will be able to choose to buy the right materials.
Bao Tin Steel has just compared steel plates and galvanized sheets, so you can see the difference between them. I hope you will choose to buy the materials you like. If you need support or a quote for galvanized sheet and steel plate, please contact us at 0932 059 176!
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