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Old 22nd February 2006, 01:40 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by Katius
Does anyone know when Galvanised Zinc was first introduced into Africa?

I have been looking on the net and found some things about Kundu and Bakunda which used to be in Zaire which I now believe is Congo - which would match with what was discussed earlier.

Kate
Kate , I believe that Zinc is the metal used to galvanise *other* metals such as steel or iron . Possibly a google search on the history of galvanising would enlighten you as to the period you seek .
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