2007-01-11 09:10:39 · 8 answers · asked by arad 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Corrosion: The chemical or electrochemical reaction between a material, usually a metal, and its environment that produces a deterioration of the material and its properties.
Rust: A visible corrosion product consisting of hydrated oxides of iron. Applied only to ferrous alloys
2007-01-11 09:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by Brite Tiger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rust is the oxidation of metal due to long exposure to the elements. Corrosion is when something starts dissolving or falling apart due to anything - rust, salt water, acid, sand... Something that rusts is corroding but something that is corroding does not necessarily rust.
2007-01-11 14:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rust is a specific type of corrosion. Usually referring to corroded iron-containing substances or at least resembling this kind of corrosion. Corroded aluminum, for example, turns white and that is not considered rust.
2007-01-11 09:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sam C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corrosion is a generic term which usually refers to the oxidation of metals.
The black tarnish on silver is a form of corrosion. The green crust which forms on copper is also corrosion.
Rust refers to the reddish-brown oxidation or corrosion of iron.
2007-01-11 11:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by WillyC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rust is a surface problem, corrosion is all the way through
2007-01-11 09:20:10 · answer #5 · answered by Dean A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rust is orangish brown and can be fixed. Corrosion is rotting away
2007-01-11 09:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing
2007-01-11 20:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they're the same thing.
2007-01-11 09:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋