What are the conditions necessary for corrosion
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There are three main components necessary for corrosion to occur:
1. Metal (example: iron)
2. Oxygen (usually from the atmosphere)
3. An electrolyte (usually water)
Many metals used in production occur naturally in an ore and therefore must be separated out, leading to reduced stability. These metals, such as iron, will spontaneously return to their natural states. The products of corrosion often reflect the metal's natural state, both physically and in accordance to oxidation states. The placement of the metal in the Galvanic Series will contribute to its likelihood of corrosion; the higher a metal in the Galvanic Series the less likely it is to corrode. This effect is amplified when two metals at opposite ends of the Galvanic Series are in contact: the higher metal will increase its resistance while the lower will corrode more, as seen in sacrificial anodes. Particular areas of stress along the metal's surface area will face corrosion more quickly because that metal is more active than the rest of the unstrained metal. Other environmental factors contribute to corrosion such as pH, salt concentration, and oxygen concentration, along with the velocity of the water and temperature.
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1. Metal (example: iron)
2. Oxygen (usually from the atmosphere)
3. An electrolyte (usually water)
Many metals used in production occur naturally in an ore and therefore must be separated out, leading to reduced stability. These metals, such as iron, will spontaneously return to their natural states. The products of corrosion often reflect the metal's natural state, both physically and in accordance to oxidation states. The placement of the metal in the Galvanic Series will contribute to its likelihood of corrosion; the higher a metal in the Galvanic Series the less likely it is to corrode. This effect is amplified when two metals at opposite ends of the Galvanic Series are in contact: the higher metal will increase its resistance while the lower will corrode more, as seen in sacrificial anodes. Particular areas of stress along the metal's surface area will face corrosion more quickly because that metal is more active than the rest of the unstrained metal. Other environmental factors contribute to corrosion such as pH, salt concentration, and oxygen concentration, along with the velocity of the water and temperature.
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