Hindustan Zinc, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has launched VedAZ and VedAyush, two next-generation zinc alloys for the galvanising industry. VedAZ is a zinc-aluminium master alloy that helps galvanisers control aluminium levels in their baths.
This gives more uniform coatings and cuts dross and zinc losses. VedAyush is a zinc-aluminium-magnesium alloy with stronger corrosion resistance for coastal, humid and industrial settings.
The launch comes as corrosion costs India an estimated 4.3 per cent of GDP each year, according to a CII–Nomura study. CEO Amarendu Prakash said the company wants value-added products to make up more of its portfolio.
Its subsidiary runs a 30,000-tonne-per-annum alloy facility in Rajasthan.