6.1 - Corrosion of Steel
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Practice Questions
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What causes uniform corrosion?
💡 Hint: Think about how steel reacts with the atmosphere.
What is galvanic corrosion?
💡 Hint: Recall the interaction between different types of metals.
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What type of corrosion occurs uniformly across a surface?
💡 Hint: Think about how corrosion spreads on a surface.
True or False: Cathodic protection increases corrosion on the steel.
💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of cathodic protection.
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Challenge Problems
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A bridge made from carbon steel has been experiencing significant uniform corrosion. Suggest a detailed maintenance plan to decrease the corrosion rate.
💡 Hint: What preventative measures can ensure upkeep?
Evaluate the impact of environmental pollution on galvanic corrosion and provide at least two strategies to mitigate this effect.
💡 Hint: Consider how pollution interacts with metals.
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