Contents

Definition Factors that

cause corrosion

Corrosion Corrosion
Process prevention methods
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DEFINITION
Corrosion
Corrosion is a redox reaction between a metal and
various substances in its environment which
produces unwanted compounds.
Corrosion is also known as rust, ‘perkaratan’
The most common example of corrosion
is the corrosion of iron
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CORROSION
PROCESS
 Corrosion Process
In the corrosion process, metal is oxidized, while oxygen (air) is reduced. Metal rust is
generally an oxide or carbonate. The chemical formula for iron rust is Fe2O3.xH2O, a
red-brown solid
Corrosion is an electrochemical process. In the corrosion of iron, a certain
part of the iron acts as the anode and undergoes ovxidation
Fe(s) → Fe2+(aq) + 2e- Eo = + 0,44 V
 Corrosion Process
The electrons liberated at the anode flow to another part of the iron which
acts as the cathode. In this process oxygen is reduced.
O2(g) + 2H2O(l) + 4e- → 4OH-(aq) Eo = + 0,40 V
or
O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e- → 2H2O(l) Eo = + 1,23 V
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Factors that
cause corrosion
 POSITION OF METAL IN
ELECTROCHEMICAL SERIES

● More active metals have a greater tendency to lose electrons and

corrode or tarnish more readily
metal
Au +1.420 V
Cu +0.340
Pb - 0.126
Sn - 0.136
Ni - 0.250
Co - 0.277 o
Cd - 0.403 DV =
Fe - 0.440 0.153V
Cr - 0.744
Zn - 0.763
Al - 1.662
Mg - 2.262
Na - 2.714
K - 2.924 EMF: Electromotive Force
H2O and O2

Galvanic Coupling

Temperature
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Corrosion
Prevention Methods
How to prevent?

1. Oil and grease 5. Electroplating

2. Painting 6. Galvanizing
3. Alloy 7. Anodizing
4. Tinning