Here at Belmont Metals, we offer zinc alloys, which are great for use in soldering applications, die casting and for use as a corrosion-resistant coating. Zinc is often alloyed with other types of metal in order to improve its strength and heat resistance. The Properties of Pure Forms of Zinc Pure forms of zinc are…
You would be surprised just how many items in our lives have electroplating. From your car when driving to work to the jewelry worn on special occasions, commercial manufacturing processes rely on this process to protect metals, as well as plastics, by coating them with an exterior layer of metal. While the most well-known reason…
Electroplating refers to a process that adds a surface layer of metal to another type of metal. It’s typically used to prevent corrosion and rust and to extend the useful life of the metal underneath the electroplated metal. Of course, it’s also used to make gold and silver plated jewelry and knickknacks and to give…
Are you trying to decide if zinc solder would be right for your business? Zinc is useful in soldering applications that require lower temperatures. For example, if you wanted to solder aluminum or copper. The basic formulation is comprised of 70 percent tin and 30 percent zinc. Here at Belmont Metals in Brooklyn, we sell…