Question

what are the effects of corrosion

Answer 1

We have seen old metal pipes with brown colour coating on them. We usually call it rust and the phenomenon is known as corrosion. Alloys like steel, copper alloys and others. Have corrosion resistance due to presence of certain metals in them.

We know that metals are highly reactive elements due to less number of valence electrons therefore they tend to lose electrons during chemical reactions. Corrosion is also a chemical reaction in which metal reactions with atmospheric moisture and oxygen gas to form metallic oxides. That is the reason, metals corrode quickly.  Metallurgy is the process of conversion of metallic ores to metal as metals are usually found in combined state in nature. These pure metals are used for various industries.

The deterioration of metallic surface due to corrosion reduces the efficiency of metallic equipments which causes financial lose to industries. Therefore it’s important to note the causes, forms and effects of corrosion.