Why do metals corrode quickly near the sea?

Why does metals corrode more quickly near the sea?

Because some metals are reactive and corrode in sea water

Why metals corrode quickly near the sea?

There's more water vapor and other gases which cause corrosion.In water, they just go faster. -Neo

Why do metal corrode more quickly near the sea?

Salt water is corrosive. And there is more moisture in the air.

Why do metals corrode more quickly when near the sea?

Metals corrode faster near the sea due to the presence of salt in the air and water. Salt acts as an electrolyte, accelerating the corrosion process by increasing the flow of electrons in the electrochemical reaction. This leads to a quicker breakdown of the metal's surface.

Why do metals closer to the sea rust faster?

The sea air has moisture in it, causing the metal to corrode faster.

Why should window frames not be made out of metal especially near the ocean?

Iron frames tend to corrode. The same is not true of all metals, and aluminium frames work quite well.

How does living near the sea contribute to rusting?

Near the sea exposed metals have a greater exposure to salts, which accelerate the rusting process.

What metal wont rust in sea water?

All metals will rust to a certain extent, but metals such as gold and titanium are highly resistant to corrosion. Ships, boats and rigs are fitted with 'sacrificial' annodes sometimes, which are usually large lumps of zinc. These corrode in place of other metal parts and structures, meaning that the important metal parts are less likely to corrode.

What metal corrodes with water?

All of them, to a greater or lesser degree, depending on their position in the "Electromotive Series of Metals," also known as the "Galvanic Series of Metals." This is a list of metals in order from most to least reactive in sea water. If there are two metals near each other in salt water, the one which is the more reacive (a.k.a. "least noble") will corrode, thus protecting the other metal. This is why ships often put chunks of zinc (called "zinc lozenges") near the propeller---without the zinc, the steel hull would corrode very quickly as it is more reactive than the bronze propeller. The zinc is more reactive than steel even, so it will do all the corroding and the hull is protected. Of course you have to replace your zinc lozenges periodically, as they will corrode away to nothingness eventually. Here is a simple one: From Most Noble (Protected Metals) to Least Noble (Corroded Metals): Mercury Vanadium Gold Silver Monel Nickel Passivated Stainless Steel (rare type) Copper Brass Tin Lead Active Stainless Steel (most common type) Cast Iron Steel Aluminum Zinc Magnesium You see that zinc is quite low on the list, and will corrode first and thus protect everything above it. Stainless steel is higher than ordinary steel---it stays stainless by forcing everything below it (like ordinary steel) to do the corroding. However, if you put stainless steel alongside nickel in salt water, the stainless will do the corroding and the nickel will be protected. Fancier lists include more metals and alloys of different metals. Some links to corrosion and the electromotive series of metals: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_series http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Definitions/galvanic-series.htm http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Corrosion_-_Electrochemical_theory/id/1262459

What are some sources of metals?

Metals dissolved from rocks, enter sea Introduced by hydrothermal vents Organisms use metals in ratios from sea

What is better to build a deck ,wood or iron?

Wood is the most usual material for decking and if treated and maintained can last for years. Iron may be used for the railings or some of the structure if the deck is raised but can corrode or rust if you live near the sea.

What metals rust more quickly near the sea?

Rust in it's truest definition is Iron(III) Oxide, meaning the only metal that can "rust" is Iron. If you are asking, "What metals oxidize more quickly near the sea?" The answer would still be Iron or steel, which has Iron in it. Oxidation occurs when metals have chemical reactions with Oxygen in the air and water. Rust occurs when the Iron atoms lose a few electrons to the Oxygen atoms and deteriorates the structure of the molecules, creating weak points. Salt water and salty air allows ions to flow more easily from objects creating faster decay. Ships battle this natural process be attaching galvanic anodes to the hull of the ships, this anode can be made out of Magnesium, Aluminum, or Zinc and basically creates a magnet for the ions, from the Oxygen, to "attack" it instead of deteriorating the Iron. These anodes need replaced about every 6 months.