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[Mr Chi]

what is a 'passivating metal'. I havent heard of this term until recently.

 

[pLuvia]

A passivating metal is a reactive metal that forms an unreactive surface coating with substances such as water and oxygen. So basically a metal that protects from corrosion and different reactions.

You learn more about this in the Option topic: Shipwrecks

 

[pkc]

what is a 'passivating metal'. I havent heard of this term until recently.

Metals that create their own transparent protective oxide layer to prevent further corrosion eg chromium, aluminium.

 

[Mr Chi]

thanks