---
type: lookup
id: steel
asset: process-compatibility-coatings-adhesives-treatments
title: "Steel — Galvanic series and surface energy of engineering materials"
sources:
  - https://kolorguide.com/surface-energy-chart-by-material/
source_quote: "Steel | 42–55 | Industrial surface | Sometimes | Cotton applicator | Cleanliness is critical |"
generated: true
verified: false
harvested: 2026-08-04
stale_after: 2028-08-03
material: "Steel"
surface_energy_dyne_cm: "42–55"
condition: "Industrial surface"
needs_treatment: "Sometimes"
---
**Material:** Steel

**Surface energy (dyne/cm):** 42–55

**Condition:** Industrial surface

**Needs treatment?:** Sometimes

> Steel | 42–55 | Industrial surface | Sometimes | Cotton applicator | Cleanliness is critical |

Source: <https://kolorguide.com/surface-energy-chart-by-material/>