4.3 - Corrosion and Corrosion Protection
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Practice Questions
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Define corrosion in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how metals react with elements in their environment.
What is rust?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens specifically to iron when it rusts.
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What is corrosion?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens chemically to metals over time.
True or False: Galvanization uses a more reactive metal to protect less reactive metals.
💡 Hint: Review the protective methods against corrosion.
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If a metal structure is exposed to a marine environment where corrosion rates are extremely high, discuss methods to extend its lifespan.
💡 Hint: Research methods commonly used in maritime applications.
Analyze the economic implications of corrosion in a city-wide infrastructure project, detailing potential risks and costs of remediation.
💡 Hint: Think about the broader economic impacts and include statistics or real-world examples.
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