2006-09-12 23:16:36 · 2 answers · asked by m-r g 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Demineralized water contain strong hygroden, dipole-dipole, and dispersion bonds. Due to this, the particles with these water molecules have high melting and boiling points. These factors contribute to the water's concentration - demineralized water, due to its intermolecular forces, have high concentrations, thus able to cause corrosion on severl metals.
2006-09-12 23:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jonathan N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corrosion in metal pipes occurs spontaneously by the presence of oxygen in water (there is highly concentration of oxygen in demineralized water). Pipe corrosion is accelerated by corrosive water, low (acidic) pH, low alkalinity, and high concentrations of chloride and sulfate ions. Iron metal pipes corrode the most, followed by zinc (galvanized iron) metal pipes. Modern plastic pipes used in home construction do not corrode.
2006-09-13 07:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by aahs137 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋