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Barrier protection

The metal surface is not allowed to come in contact with moisture, O2 and CO2. i) Coating the metal surface with paint.

ii) Applying oil or grease. iii) Electroplating with non-corroding metals like Ni, Cr, Al, Sn, Zn.

iv) Coating with alkaline phosphate (anti rust) solution.

Sacrificial protection

Covering the surface with a more electro positive metal than Fe. The more electro positive metal loses electrons and as long as this coating is present Fe is protected. Example:

Galvanization - Covering with zinc. The zinc also forms a protective coating of ZnCO3.Zn(OH)2.

Electrical protection (Cathodic protection)

The iron object is connected to a more active metal either directly or through a wire. Fe acts as the cathode. The more reactive metal is the anode. It loses electrons and gradually disappears. Example: Fe can be connected to Mg, Zn or Al which are called the sacrificial anodes. Used for protecting under ground pipes from rusting.

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