Question

Can you use galvanized steel for electrolysis?

Answer 1

Galvanization:

• Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating on iron or steel to prevent it from rusting.

Electrolysis:

• Electrolysis is the process in which ionic compounds are decomposed into their elemental form by passing a direct current through the solution of salts of ions to be obtained.
• Now, as the galvanized steel also have zinc on it so during electrolysis it can also be obtained as a product and can create unwanted products.
• Hence, galvanized steel cannot be used in electrolysis.