B bobbie212 Member Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 158 Oct 20, 2004 #1 can someone tell me why the more salt, the higher the corrosion. It is because it facilitates the migration of ions at a faster rate?
can someone tell me why the more salt, the higher the corrosion. It is because it facilitates the migration of ions at a faster rate?
L LSP Member Joined Aug 22, 2004 Messages 63 Location Sydney Gender Female HSC 2004 Oct 20, 2004 #2 more salts, more ions = it will complete the current circuit, more redox reaction to take place therefore, it will accelerate rusting/corrosion
more salts, more ions = it will complete the current circuit, more redox reaction to take place therefore, it will accelerate rusting/corrosion
xeriphic Member Joined May 7, 2004 Messages 452 Location Sydney Oct 20, 2004 #3 salt water is a better conductor than normal water as stated above