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Corrosion is a natural process that converts a refined metal into a more chemically stable oxide. It is the gradual deterioration of materials (usually a metal) by chemical or electrochemical reaction with their environment. Corrosion engineering is the field dedicated to controlling and preventing corrosion. [1][2]
Corrosion is the deterioration of a metal as a result of chemical reactions between it and the surrounding environment. Both the type of metal and the environmental conditions, particularly gasses that are in contact with the metal, determine the form and rate of deterioration.
The 8 Most Common Forms of Metal Corrosion. By Krystal Nanan. Published: July 2, 2018 | Last updated: July 19, 2024. Key Takeaways. The type of corrosion likely to form on a particular metal surface is dependent primarily on the exposure environment and the metal’s physical and chemical properties. Source: Mrtwister/Dreamstime.com.
Why Metals Corrode. Metals corrode because we use them in environments where they are chemically unstable. Only copper and the precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) are found in nature in their metallic state.
Metal corrosion is a chemical reaction that occurs when metals come into contact with their surrounding environment, resulting in the deterioration of their properties. It is an electrochemical process driven by redox reactions.
corrosion, wearing away due to chemical reactions, mainly oxidation (see oxidation-reduction, oxide). It occurs whenever a gas or liquid chemically attacks an exposed surface, often a metal, and is accelerated by warm temperatures and by acids and salts.
Corrosion is a destructive phenomenon wherein the surface of the metal deteriorates from chemical or electrochemical reactions. Its pervasive nature impacts virtually all industries – infrastructure, electronics and the automotive industry, to name a few.