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How does Corrosion Occur?


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What is corrosion?

Corrosion involves the deterioration of metal components, it is a natural process, or when most of the atoms on the same metal surface are oxidized, damaging the entire surface.

What causes corrosion?

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Corrosion appears in several forms as it is an (electrochemical reaction ) such as chemical corrosion and atmospheric corrosion. When an acidic substance (including water) come in contact with metal, such as iron, steel rust begin to form.

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Rust is the result of corroding steel after an iron(Fe) particle has been exposed to oxygen and moisture(e.g humidity, vapour), when steel is exposed to water, the iron particle is lost to water's electrolyte.


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