What is the effect of ph on the rate of corrosion?
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As the ph is decreasing (acidity increase ), the corrosion rate is increasing. This is because low ph solutions accelerate corrosion by providing hydrogen gas.Hydrogen attacks and damage the surface of steel and increases the weight loss. Temperature also influences the corrosion rate.
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