rust

The reddish brittle coating formed on the

surface of iron esp. when exposed to moisture
and air, consisting essentially of hydrated ferric
oxide formed by oxidation.

oxidation
The process or result of combining with oxygen
to form an oxide.

oxide
A binary compound of oxygen with another
element.

cladding
The process or product of bonding one metal
to another, usually to protect the inner metal
form corrosion.

pickle
An acid or other chemical solution in which a
metal object is dipped to remove oxide scale or
other adhering substances.

bonderize
To coat steel with an anticorrosive phosphate
solution in preparation for the application of
paint, enamel, or lacquer.

noble metal
A metal, such as gold, silver, and mercury,
that resists oxidation when heated in air, and
by inorganic acids.
Cathode ( - )

(Most noble)
Gold & platinum
Titanium
Silver
Stainless steel
Bronze
Copper
Brass
Nickel
Tin
Lead
Iron & steel
Cadmium
Aluminum
Zinc
Magnesium
(Least noble)
Anode (+)

sacrificial anode
An anode that is attached to a metal object
subject to electrolysis and is decomposed
instead of the object.

anodize
To coat a metal esp. aluminum or magnesium,
with a hard, noncorrosive, film by electrolytic or
chemical action.

chrome
To coat or plate a metal surface with a compound
of chromium for corrosion resistance. Also, called chromeplate.
chromium
A lustrous, hard, brittle metallic used in

alloy steels for hardness and corrosion resistance,

and for electroplating other metals. Symbol: Cr

galvanize
To coat metal, esp. iron or steel, with zinc, esp. to
immerse in molten zinc to produce a coating of
zinc-iron alloy.

hot-dip galvanizing
The protective coating of ferrous metal by dipping
in a bath of molten zinc.

galvanized iron
Iron coated with zinc to prevent rust.

zinc
A ductile, crystalline, bluish-white metallic
element, used for galvanizing iron and steel and in
making other alloys. SymboI: Zn

tinplate
Thin iron or steel sheet plated with tin for
protection against oxidation.

tin
A lustrous, low-melting, bluish-white metallic
element that is malleable and ductile at ordinary
temperature and used in plating and in making
alloys and soft solders. Symbol: Sn

corrosion
The gradual deterioration of metal by chemical
action, as when exposed to weather, moisture, or

other corroding agents.

galvanic corrosion
An accelerated corrosive action that takes place
when dissimilar metals are in contact in the
presence of an electrolyte.

galvanic series
A list of metals arranged in order from least
noble to most noble. The farther apart two
metals are on the list, the more susceptible the
least noble one is to corrosive deterioration.

cathodic protection
The protection of ferrous metals against
electrolysis by the attachment of sacrificial
anodes. Also, called electrolytic protection.

electroplate
To plate with an adherent metallic coating by
electrolysis, usually to increase the hardness,
improve the durability, or enhance the
appearance of the base metal.

electrolysis
The producing of chemical changes by the
passage of an electric current through an
electrolyte, with subsequent migration of
positively and negatively charged ions to the
negative and positive electrodes.