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What is corrosion? List reactions for the corrosion of iron.

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What is corrosion? List reactions for the corrosion of iron.

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Corrosion is a naturally occurring phenomenon, where metals undergo oxidation in presence of environmentally exposed oxidizing agents. It converts the metal to the most stable form such as oxide, hydroxide, and sulfide. It is the gradual destruction of materials by chemical and/or electrochemical reaction with their environment.

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