The metal chiefly used for galvanising iron is :
A
Zinc
B
Mercury
C
Cadmium
D
Tin
Correct Answer: Zinc
Galvanisation or galvanization (or galvanizing as it is most commonly called) is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to iron or steel, to prevent rusting. The most common method is hot dip galvanizing, in which steel sections are submerged in a bath of molten zinc.