Galvanized Vs Black Steel Pipe: 12 Core Differences And Application Selection

Galvanized Vs Black Steel Pipe: 12 Core Differences And Application Selection

Comparison Dimensions

Galvanized pipe

Black steel pipe

‌Anti-corrosion mechanism‌

Sacrificial anode protection (zinc layer preferentially oxidized)

Reliance on iron oxide passivation layer

‌Salt spray life‌

2000 hours without red rust

Red rust appears after 72 hours

‌Coating Thickness‌

80-120μm (hot dip galvanized)

No coating, oxide layer ≤ 5μm

‌Initial Cost‌

¥42.8/m (including galvanizing process)

¥28.5/m (basic material)

‌Service life‌

25 years+ (ISO 9227 certified)

5-8 years (humid environment)

‌Pressure bearing capacity‌

28MPa (Zinc layer reduces strength)

32MPa (thick wall pipe)

‌Welding Limitations‌

Welding is prohibited (damage to zinc layer)

Support arc welding/TIG welding

Applicable environment

pH 3-11, chloride ion>500ppm

Dry environment with humidity less than 60%

Maintenance Requirements

No active maintenance required (self-healing)

Apply anti-rust paint every 2 years

‌Weight Difference‌

Increase 4-7% (zinc coating weight)

Base weight (no additional layers)