corrosion Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
destruction of materials by chemical reactions with substances in environment
2
Q
what metals rust
A
iron
steel
3
Q
what is the experiment that was carried out for rusting
A
- testube with distilled water open to air (air no water)
- test tube with boiled distilled water covered with oil (water no air)
- anhydrous calcium chloride (air no water) covered w rubber bung
4
Q
how to stop errosion
A
barrier
electroplating
galvanising
sacrificial protection