What is Corrosion?Corrosion is generally described as the deterioration of metal due to an electrochemical reaction. If physical attack accompanies corrosion, the deterioration may be described as corrosion fatigue, corrosion-erosion, corrosive wear, etc. What is Rusting?"Rusting applies to the corrosion of iron or iron-based alloys with formation of corrosion products
consisting of hydrous ferric oxides. Nonferrous metals, therefore, corrode but do not rust." |