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FINISH DESCRIPTION Zinc Zinc is the most popular of all commercial platings because it is relatively economical and offers good corrosion resistance in environments not subject to excessive moisture. Commercial zinc plating has a standard minimum thickness of 0.00015 inches. However, Class 2A thread allowances in sizes No. 8 and smaller may not accommodate this thickness. To avoid any reduction in the strength properties of these screws, a thinner coating may be acceptable. A clear or blueish chromate finish is applied on top of the zinc to provide additional protection against white oxidation spots which can form due to moisture. Electroplating is the most common way of applying zinc coatings to fasteners. It is recommended by certain industry experts that case-hardened parts which are electro-plated should be baked after plating to minimize the risk of hydrogen embrittlement. Electro-Zinc Yellow Commercial zinc-yellow plating has a standard minimum thickness of 0.00020 inches. However, Class 2A thread allowances in sizes No.8 and smaller may not accommodate this thickness. To avoid any reduction in the strength properties of these screws, a thinner coating may be acceptable. Yellow chromate offers a greater degree of protection from white corrosion than does clear chromate. Electroplating is the most common way of applying zinc coatings to fasteners. Nickel Nickel has more of a silver color to