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Rusting and Corrosion Basics

Rusting is the oxidation of iron resulting in the formation of hydrated iron (III) oxide, requiring air and moisture. An experiment demonstrated that only iron nails in the presence of both air and water rusted, confirming their necessity for the rusting process. Various methods to prevent rusting and corrosion include greasing, painting, galvanization, and electroplating.

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Rusting and Corrosion Basics

Rusting is the oxidation of iron resulting in the formation of hydrated iron (III) oxide, requiring air and moisture. An experiment demonstrated that only iron nails in the presence of both air and water rusted, confirming their necessity for the rusting process. Various methods to prevent rusting and corrosion include greasing, painting, galvanization, and electroplating.

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Corrosion and Rusting

Rusting is defined as the oxide of iron formed through oxidation and reduction reaction when iron is
exposed. Or

Rusting is the process in which iron wears away through oxidation and reduction reaction when
exposed.

Rusting is a special type of corrosion and occurs in iron only. Rust is oxide of iron formed by redox
reaction. Rust is hydrated iron (III) oxide.

Equation for Rusting

4Fe + 4H 2 O + 3O 2 –> 2Fe 2 O 3 .4H 2 O.

Conditions Necessary For Rusting

1. Air or oxygen
2. Water or moisture.

Experiment To show that Air and water are necessary for Rusting.

Materials needed

1. Fresh iron nails


2. 3 test tubes
3. Cooking oil
4. Drying agent (silica gel or calcium chloride)
5. Cotton wool.

Procedure or method

1. Place some fresh nails in three test tubes and label them 1, 2 and 3.
2. Fill the test tube 1 with water
3. Fill the test tube 2 with water which has been strongly boiled to drive off the air dissolved in
it and cover the surface with a layer of oil.
4. Place the calcium chloride agent with the help of cotton wool into the test tube 3 to absorb
moisture and cover all the three test tubes with a loose Cork.
5. Leave the set-up for 5 to 6 days.
Observation

It is observed that the nails in test tube 1 rust but those in test tube 2 and 3 do not rust.

Conclusion.

Since test tube 1 contains air and water, it means that the air and water are necessary for Rusting.

Corrosion

This defined as the wearing away of the surface of a metal by chemical action when exposed.

Methods of preventing Rusting and Corrosion.

1. Greasing or oiling or lubricating


2. Painting
3. Galvanization
4. Electroplating or tin plating
5. Cathode protection.
6. Alloying
7. Plastic coating.

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