Cracking in Zinc Layers on Continuous Galvanized Sheets: A Review

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to survey the different investigations about cracking behaviour in zinc coatings, due to deformation. Different forming tests have been carried out on electrodeposited and hot‐dipped zinc coatings. Generally, agreement in the results has been found. The texture gives a good indication about the cracking behaviour of zinc coatings. Thus, texture determination should be performed systematically in examinations relating to the cracking behaviour.