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| − | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[corrosion]] of [[Iron]] forms brown [[Iron Oxide]], known as [[Rusting|rust]]. | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[corrosion]] of [[Iron]] forms brown [[Iron Oxide]], known as [[Rusting|rust]]. [[Rusting]] happens more quickly in humid air or in [[Brine|salty water]]. |
| − | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[corrosion]] of [[Copper]] forms green [[Copper Carbonate]]. | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |The [[corrosion]] of [[Copper]] forms green [[Copper Carbonate]]. Initially the [[Copper]] is [[Oxidised]] to form [[Copper Oxide]], a black [[solid]], but then [[Chemical Reaction|reacts]] with [[Carbonic Acid]] to form [[Copper Carbonate]]. |
| style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |This statue is made of [[Limestone]] which is mostly [[Calcium Carbonate]]. It is '''corroded''' by [[Acid Rain]] to form [[soluble]] [[salt]]s which wash away. | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |This statue is made of [[Limestone]] which is mostly [[Calcium Carbonate]]. It is '''corroded''' by [[Acid Rain]] to form [[soluble]] [[salt]]s which wash away. | ||
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===Preventing and Reducing Corrosion=== | ===Preventing and Reducing Corrosion=== | ||
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Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Corrosion is when a material is worn down by chemical reactions with substances in the environment.
About Corrosion
- Rusting is a form of corrosion.
- Acid rain causes the corrosion of limestone and marble buildings and statues.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Corrosion is when a material is worn down by chemical reactions with substances in the environment.
About Corrosion
- Corrosion is commonly caused by Water, Oxygen and Acids in the environment.
- Metals and stone (such as limestone, marble and chalk) are the most commonly corroded materials.
- More reactive metals are more easily corroded.
Examples
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| The corrosion of Iron forms brown Iron Oxide, known as rust. Rusting happens more quickly in humid air or in salty water. | The corrosion of Copper forms green Copper Carbonate. Initially the Copper is Oxidised to form Copper Oxide, a black solid, but then reacts with Carbonic Acid to form Copper Carbonate. | This statue is made of Limestone which is mostly Calcium Carbonate. It is corroded by Acid Rain to form soluble salts which wash away. |