Why Iron sheets are treated with hydrochloric acid before galvanizing.

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Hydrochloric acid dissolves the metallic oxide coating on the surface of the metal, so it cleans the surface of the metal before galvanizing that's why Iron sheets are treated with hydrochloric acid before galvanizing.

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