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Corrosion of Metals
The properties of ions formed vary from the original metal atoms.
The metal is corroded.
The higher the position of the metal in the electrochemical series, the m
Example:
Rusting of iron
Rusting of iron
Rusting is the corrosion of iron.
Rusting is a redox reaction in which the oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
Requires water and oxygen.
Surface protection
Electrochemical protection
Alloying
Sacrificial protection