Effects of
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Introduction
Rusting is one of the most
common ways of corrosion that damages and destroys metal
structures such as cars, pipes, tanks, bridges and
factories.
Rusting often creates hazardous side effects as well. For example rusted tanks and pipes leak and contaminate
the soil, also rusted equipment may break and put human life at risk.
Every year billions of dollars are being invested in research and technologies to prevent rusting
and other types of corrosion. Research on factors that may
prevent, slow down or accelerate rusting is a valuable and educational
experience.
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Project
description
This project is fairly easy and can be completed in 2 to 4 weeks,
however spending more time offers a more accurate result. During
this project the student needs to establish a method to measure the rate of
rusting. Then samples of different metals must be tested under different
chemical and physical conditions for rusting. Test results will be
recorded in a table and also presented as charts and graphs. Metal
scraps and different types of contaminants can easily be found or
obtained locally. |
Details
of this project
Support or more details for this project is available for the members of ScienceProject.com. Material
needed for experiment or a science kit about this title may be
available at MiniScience.com. |
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