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Corrosion Types and Prevention Methods

The document discusses various types of corrosion, including galvanic and pitting corrosion, and explains methods of corrosion prevention such as cathodic protection, galvanizing, and the use of sacrificial anodes. It also covers the mechanisms of electrochemical corrosion and electroplating, as well as the influence of temperature on corrosion rates. Additionally, the document emphasizes the importance of material selection and equipment design in preventing corrosion.

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Corrosion Types and Prevention Methods

The document discusses various types of corrosion, including galvanic and pitting corrosion, and explains methods of corrosion prevention such as cathodic protection, galvanizing, and the use of sacrificial anodes. It also covers the mechanisms of electrochemical corrosion and electroplating, as well as the influence of temperature on corrosion rates. Additionally, the document emphasizes the importance of material selection and equipment design in preventing corrosion.

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2 marks

Explain the difference between galvanic corrosion and pitting corrosion.

How does cathodic protection work to prevent corrosion in metal structures?

Explain the purpose of the cathode in the electroplating process.

Discuss the purpose of galvanizing in preventing corrosion?

Explain the role of sacrificial anodes in corrosion prevention.

Describe electrochemical corrosion and explain its underlying mechanism.

Explain electroplating and how does it work?

Define cathodic protection and explain its fundamental principle.

Explain the purpose of the cathode in the electroplating process.

Discuss the purpose of galvanizing in preventing corrosion?

Explain how temperature influences the rate of corrosion.

4 marks

Explain how corrosion can be considered as extractive metallurgy in reverse.

Sacrificial anodes are sometimes connected to steel using a copper wire. If


the anode is completely corroded away and not replaced so that only the
copper wire remains, what could happen where the copper and iron meet?
Explain your answer.

Explain impressed current cathodic protection method to prevent corrosion.

Differentiate between anodic and cathodic coatings.

Identify the type of corrosion occurs when Bolt and nut made from different
metals are in contact with each other and write the mechanism.

Justify the following: a. Selection of materials plays important role in


prevention of corrosion b. Proper designing of equipment plays significant
role in prevention of corrosion

Essay combinations

Explain the type of corrosion occurs when Screw and washer made from
different metals are in contact with each other.
Outline the electrochemical theory of corrosion and explain the MECHANISM
of rust formation in neutral medium with neat DIAGRAM?

What happens when a water drop is resting on IRON SURFACE? Your


explanation should contain type of CORROSION,MECHANISM, REACTIONS,
TEST to confirm REACTIONS and neat labeled DIAGRAMS where ever is
necessary.

When a coating is plated onto a metal, two different metals are in contact
with each other. Why doesn’t galvanic corrosion occur at this interface?

Design of equipment plays a significant role in controlling corrosion’. Justify


the statement.

Use the principle of electroless plating to explain the process of electroless


plating of nickel.

Explain the type of corrosion occurs when Screw and washer made from
different metals are in contact with each other.

Interpret the effect of various factors on rate of corrosion.

Outline the MECHANISM of oxidation corrosion. Discuss the types of oxide


layers and their effect on further corrosion of underlying metal.

Illustrate the following: a. Galvanic corrosion b. Differential aeration corrosion

Illustrate with the aid of label diagrams that show how a Magnesium Bar
could be used to prevent or at least decrease the extent of corrosion of a
steel underground pipeline used for carrying gases?

Illustrate the electrochemical theory of corrosion with suitable diagrams.

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