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Corrosion is the primary means by which metals deteriorate. Most metals corrode on contact with water (and moisture in the air), acids, bases, salts, oils, aggressive metal polishes, and other solid and liquid chemicals.
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www.corrosion-doctors.org/Principles/Theory.htm
www.corrosion-doctors.org/Principles/Theory.htm
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All metals have a rather loose attachment to their outer electron(s), and thus tend to be subject to oxidation.
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I am doing a science fair project on which metal is the most resistant to corrosion. I am in 7th grade. I was wondering why do metals corrode. Heidi S student - Coconut Creek, Florida Hello Heidi. Please go to your school or town library an...
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For science project, student needs to know what metals corrode fastest ... I am a student researching corrosion. I have only just started and I can't find out which metals corrode and which don't. I need 4 of each for my essay. if you can help me please dp thanx.
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www.finishing.com/139/49.shtml
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Metals corrode because we use them in environments where they are chemically unstable. Only copper and the precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) are found in nature in their metallic state. All other metals, to include iron-the met...
http://corrosion.ksc.nasa.gov/corr_metal.htm
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Understanding How Metals Corrode Can Help Build Better Structure ... Except for the "precious" metals, such as gold, metals in the refined form are inherently unstable. This instability is what drives the process of corrosion, and it results from the fact that a refined metal is continually trying to revert to its...
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www.mtec.or.th/th/research/famd/corro%5Chowmetals.htm
www.mtec.or.th/th/research/famd/corro%5Chowmetals.htm
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When Metals Corrode ... Robb's problem of accelerated corrosion on the outboard fastened to a boat that had stainless steel (especially with the salt water environment) is not surprising and I want to give you a few principles to understand what goes on when metals corrode.
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www.messingaboutinboats.com/archives/mbissueaugust00.ht...
www.messingaboutinboats.com/archives/mbissueaugust00.html
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Metals lost their luster during Thursday's trading session as investors try to cash in while the dollar shows signs of strength. ... Concerns that the U.S. economic slowdown will hit global markets caused a sell-off in industrial metals. Copper dropped 1.1% and aluminum, nickel and zinc also slipped during Thursday's...
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www.forbes.com/2008/03/20/commodities-gold-closer-marke...
www.forbes.com/2008/03/20/commodities-gold-closer-markets-economy-cx_mp_032038.html
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Question: Why does salt water make metals corrode faster? j gordon Answer: Metals corrode because electrons are stolen from or donated to them by other compounds in the neighborhood, typically other metals. When the electrons are stolen or added, the metal atoms become charged and will dissolve in the water.
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www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem99/chem99311.htm
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