Corrosion, particularly on iron and steel components and structures, represents a very significant cost to society. Corrosion-resistant coatings have become vital for helping to mitigate the impact of corrosion in many industries, including water systems, oil and gas, construction, military, automotive, and aircraft. Today, the issues and concerns extend well beyond corrosion. As users seek improved corrosion protection, now they are also looking for metal coatings that can provide enhanced properties such as resistance to wear and galling, better thickness uniformity, stronger surface adhesion, greater affordability, and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement of high-strength steel, all while being eco-friendly.