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Metals are usually protected from corrosion by encasing them in an impervious material or connecting them to a sacrificial anode which is more reactive metal which will corrode first. Some paints have such materials in them (such as zinc) which oxidize first.

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Acid rain causes erosion of metal. The effects of acid rain add to the expense of maintaining and detract from the appearance of metal structures.

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get a steel umbrella

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an alkaline substance

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