Corrosion: Its types and Methods of Prevention Table of Contents Understanding Corrosion: 1 Mechanisms of Corrosion: 1 1. Uniform Corrosion: 1 2. Galvanic Corrosion: 1 3. Pitting Corrosion: 2 4. Crevice Corrosion: 2 5. Intergranular Corrosion: 2 Examples of Corrosion with Equations: 2 1. Rust Formation on Iron: 2 2. Corrosion of Aluminium: 2 3. Corrosion of Copper: 2 4. Corrosion of Zinc: 3 5. Corrosion of Silver: 3 6. Corrosion of Lead: 3 7. Corrosion of Brass (Copper-Zinc Alloy): 3 8. Corrosion of Steel: 3 9. Corrosion of Magnesium: 4 10. Corrosion of Stainless Steel: 4 Multiple Choice Questions for Practice-1 . 4 How to prevent corrosion class 10 . 7 1. Barrier Protection: 7 2. Modification of Environment: 8 3. Cathodic Protection: 8 4. Use of Corrosion Inhibitors: 8 5. Design Considerations: 8 6. Regular Maintenance: 9 7. Avoidance of Contact with Corrosive Materials: