Definition
When a metal is effected by factors like moisture, acids, etc, it damages the metal and the process is called Corrosion. Corrosion causes damage to various bodies made of metal. Corrosion of Iron is a serious problem, it causes a lot of property damage.
Prevention of Corrosion
- Painting
- Oiling, greasing
- Galvanisation (zinc coating)
- Anodisation (aluminium + oxide)
- Alloying
Example
- Rusting of iron
- Corrosion of motherboard by water
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Flashcards
What is corrosion? ? When a metal is effected by factors like moisture, acids, etc, it damages the metal and the process is called Corrosion. Corrosion causes damage to various bodies made of metal. Corrosion of Iron is a serious problem, it causes a lot of property damage.
Examples of corrosion ??
- Rusting of iron
- Corrosion of motherboard by water
How to prevent corrosion? ?
- Painting
- Oiling, greasing
- Galvanisation (zinc coating)
- Anodisation (aluminium + oxide)
- Alloying