In general, rough steel surfaces will cause the galvanizing reaction to produce thicker coatings due to the increased surface area.

These thicker coatings, however, will be rough and have a generally poor appearance.

The chemical composition of the steel
The surface condition of the steel
Bath immersion time
Bath withdrawal rate
Steel cooling rate

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