What metal is this?

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And how do I find out? We have a few pieces of this and its thick like 1/4 or 5/16. Anyone know how to tell what it is?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Looks like pickled steel!
Reply:How is that different than regular steel? Worth taking home?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:A magnet will rule out a lotLooks like it is plated  ??Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by InkydoggyLooks like pickled steel!
Reply:can you sand it? looks coated/platedMiller Dynasty 200Millermatic 211Instagram?.... find me @ WELD_MEDIC
Reply:Plated steel.  It's garbage.Miller Dynasty 200DXMiller Spectrum 250DMiller Millermatic 200Bunch of old blue dinosaurs....
Reply:Looks like mild steel with one of the many zinc coatings is all. Yellow zinc chromate most likely."The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:Originally Posted by jontheturboguyPlated steel.  It's garbage.
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleCan you explain a little further please?
Reply:Perfect, thank you!Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyLooks like mild steel with one of the many zinc coatings is all. Yellow zinc chromate most likely.
Reply:Looks like zinc-chromate to me. Not good with TIG but should be OK with other processes. Wear a respirator to be safe, though.JohnA few weldersA lot of hammersA whole lot of C-clamps
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyLooks like mild steel with one of the many zinc coatings is all. Yellow zinc chromate most likely.