Write the names of the metals used as sacrificial electrode for the prevention of corrosion of iron metal and how it prevents the corrosion?

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Magnesium or zinc metal is used as sacrificial anode for the prevention of corrosion of iron metal. Mg or Zn is oxidized instead of Fe. It is an example of cathodic protection in which Fe is forced to be protected to act as cathode.

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