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What is an anticorrosive?
An anticorrosive is an agent which prevents or stops corrosion.
How does paint work to stop corrosion of metal?
The paint prevents the metal from coming in direct contact with air and moisture, which are what cause corrosion.
How does galvanising protect iron form corrosion?
Because it prevents water from touching the surface of the iron.
Should you seal coat a new cement driveway?
it is not necessary but it will increase the life and prevents corrosion
What are the strengths and weaknesses of mild steel?
Aluminium is very light. It can suffer very intense corrosion, but that leads to one of its greatest strengths: the corrosion forms a very well-formed protective oxidant layer (Al2O3) which prevents the further corrosion. In that way, the low-resistance of aluminum to its initial corrosion, results to one of the better corrosion-protected metals in industry.
What can cause a thermostat malfunction?
The primary cause of a thermostat malfunction is corrosion. It prevents the thermostat from opening and closing as it normally would.
Is zinc plated galvanized steel magnetic?
Yes, the mild steel under the plating is magnetic. The coating only prevents corrosion.
What are the preventions for corrosion?
That depends on the type of corrosion. There are paints that can help. You can galvanize metal for outside use. In industrial applications plating and powder coating are commonly used. Electroless Nickel Plating is one of the most corrosion resistant surfaces available. Electroless Nickel plating is especially useful when corrosion protection, hardness, wear resistance, a smooth surface and uniform deposits are required. Zinc electroplating is similar to galvanizing but thinner and more precise. Powder coating is essentially a hard paint that prevents corrosion. Essentially galvanizing is probably the best way to prevent corrosion on metals. Galvanizing is where the metal is dipped in liquid (molten) zinc and this prevents water and air getting onto the protected metal very well.
Aluminium undergoes corrosion but it is used for packing food items why?
Aluminium may corrode but the newly formed layer of aluminum oxide stops the corrosive oxygen from reaching the bottom layers and so prevents further corrosion. Corrosion of aluminum can be expressed by the formula: 2 Al + 3 O2 ------> 2 Al2O3
What does galuanising mean?
I think,(but am not sure), it means a layer of zinc plating that covers metal, ususally steel, that prevents corrosion....in other words rusting.xxxx
Can you use vaseline to lube a light bulb?
It is a common practice used for any exterior bulb connection to ward off moisture and prevents corrosion.
Why nails that have oil don't rust?
because the corrosion of iron ( rust ) requires water and oxygen the oil prevents oxygen from coming into contact with the nail
