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Old 15th October 2019, 06:35   #3
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No, above 60C the zinc undergoes a polarity reversal and becomes anodic to the steel.
This essentially means that rather than the zinc corroding to protect the steel, the steel rusts to protect the zinc - not what you want.

Either unplated steel bolts or stainless are the way to go here.
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