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The features of the growth and the structure of diffusion zinc coatings in the process of galvanizing in powders with nanocrystallized surface area, alloyed with iron, are studied. It is established that the increase in the iron content in the powder substantially increases the area of the zinc solid solution in iron at a constant speed rate of the layer of zinc-iron phases. This effect is accompanied by the change in the morphology of powder particles as a result of iron saturation.

The results of the studies of phase formation and the structural state of diffusional zinc coatings formed in zinc powder with nanocrystallized surface of the particles are presented. The sequence of iron-zinc phases formation during the process has been established, which is the reciprocal of those obtained during the annealing of "hot dip" coatings. The microstructure of δ-phase in the coating, a change in its texture and structural parameters through the thickness of the coating have been studied.

The production, composition, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of thermal diffusion zinc coatings produced at JSC PNTZ are considered. Specially treated zinc powders with nanocrystallized oxide on the surface of the particles are used in production. The process is capable to provide unique composition and microstructure of coatings. The results of laboratory and field tests show excellent characteristics of coatings in conditions typical for the oil industry.