Hot rolled steel can further be subjected to a cold rolling process, which is used to make products such as piping, roofing, guttering, purlins and formwork. Molten zinc is used to produce galvanized steel by hot dipping, which protects the steel against corrosion from the atmosphere.
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For more information on the Australian steel industry's role in creating a sustainable environment, see the Environmental Sustainability section of this website.