Molten is used for coating iron in galvanisation.

lead

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

zinc

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

copper

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

iron

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B zinc
Galvanisation is a method of protecting steel and iron from rusting by dipping them in molten zinc. This develops a coating of zinc on their surface. This coating act as a protective barrier cutting off the supply of air and moisture with iron and steel.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Why zinc coating is used in iron bridges?

Why a coating of zinc is deposited on iron used in bridges and automobiles?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program