How is corrosion is diffrent from rusting of metals
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Corrosion is the degradation of any metallic surface due to chemical reaction through the agents of oxygen, water vapours, hydrogen. Rusting is a special case of corrosion. Rustingoccurs only on iron surfaces when it is exposed to humidity for a long period
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Corrosion can occur when the substance is exposed to air or some chemicals. Rusting mainly occurs when a metal is exposed to air and moisture. Corrosion results in the formation of the oxides of metal or salts. Only iron oxide is formed when rusting takes place.
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❣Corrosion can occur when the substance is exposed to air or some chemicals.
❣ Rusting mainly occurs when a metal is exposed to air and moisture.
❣ Corrosion results in the formation of the oxides of metal or salts. Only iron oxide is formed when rusting takes place.
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