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usually copper corrodes from a chemical process known as "galvanic reaction". This is caused when copper is touching dissimilar metal such as steel or galvanized. a di-electric union is used to prevent this. further questions Jeff at jlgprop@Yahoo.com
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If steel and copper were in contact in an electrolyte which would corrode?
Steel will corrode as the iron in it is more reactive than copper.
What makes copper not rust?
"Rust" is the result of a reaction between iron and oxygen. Copper has no iron in it, so does not rust. It can corrode, though, and yield a bright whitish-blue material.
How can you say copper corrode?
elements and compound
What happen when zinc and copper in salt water?
they will corrode
Can a copper bb harm you if it stays in your flesh?
Actually the copper will start to corrode. and may cause infection.
Can dog urine corrode copper?
Yes. Cat urine is fairly concentrated uric acid, and like any acid, will corrode metals including copper.
Do copper pennies rust in soda or vinegar faster?
Pennies don't rust; they're copper. They corrode. The phosphoric acid, carbonation and salt in soda will corrode a penny faster than the other liquids.
Why is copper used for water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
What happens when copper is exposed to salt water?
I did mine in my scieence fair project and nothing happend to the copper
What metals do sulfuric acid corrode?
zinc and copper and titanium. good luck!
Can copper pennies rust?
NO!!! Because they are made of copper NOT iron.
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
