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sionresistant zinc/iron alloy layers. The chemistry of the steel being galvanized influences galvanized coating appearance. Galvanized coatings on steels with common chemistries are typically shinier than are coatings on reactive steels, which tend to produce matte gray coatings. Galvanized coatings are specified for their corrosion resistance.