Nail

In engineering, woodworking and construction, a nail is a pin-shaped, sharp object of hard metal or alloy, formerly wrought iron, though today a modern alloy of steel is common, used as a strong fastener. Nails for specialized purposes may often be dipped or coated to prevent corrosion in harsh conditions like weather or chemically treated wood. Whereas, a Stainless Steel alloy, Brass (Copper & Tin), or Aluminum, are often reserved for the art of fine craft where the nail is the elegant accent of the art-piece presented. Galvanized (Zinc coated), is made of particular mention here however; due arbitrarily to its common use, very low cost, diverse plating affinity, and notably wide range of corrosion resistance to harsh environments.