All Articles Corrosion Prevention VIDEO: The Basics of Corrosion and Protection By Corrosionpedia Staff Published: April 17, 2018 | Last updated: July 19, 2024 Key Takeaways Metals are considered corroded when they react with water and/or oxygen in the air. When it comes to protecting major infrastructure, corrosion prevention can get very complicated. Even so, the most basic principles of corrosion are quite simple. This video from The Fuse School explains why certain metals corrode faster than others do, and how a metal's reactivity can be used as a method of preventing corrosion as well. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Related Terms Rust Corrosion Protection Method Corrosion Prevention Reactive Metal Corrosion Corrosion Cell Corrosion Control Corrosion Electrochemical Reaction Deterioration Share This Article Advertisement Written by Corrosionpedia Staff Corrosionpedia aims to provide the first steps in the research journey for asset integrity professionals the world over.Working with our team of internal writers, contractors and third-party experts, we source world leading educational content on the subject of preserving the long-term integrity of the world's infrastructure and assets. We designed our proprietary platform to fit the needs of the industry, and build the in-demand tools to help connect industry professionals to the solutions and solutions providers they need. Read Corrosionpedia Staff's bio Tags Corrosion Corrosion 101 Corrosion Prevention Tools Corrosive Process Electrochemical Property Metals Prevention Corrosion Prevention Related Articles Industries Aviation Coatings for Corrosion Prevention Corrosion Prevention An Intro to the Duplex System for Corrosion Protection Prevention Gas Pipelines: Internal Corrosion Protection and Fire Prevention Coatings The Dangers of Typical Corrosion Prevention Solutions Related Questions Why should cathodic protection and a coating be used together to protect against corrosion? Don't miss the latest corrosion content from Corrosionpedia! Subscribe to our newsletter to get expert advice and top insights on corrosion science, mitigation and prevention. We create world-leading educational content about corrosion and how to preserve the integrity of the world’s infrastructure and assets. Email Address This field is hidden when viewing the formUntitledNameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Advertisement Latest Articles Non-Destructive Testing for Corrosion Monitoring By: Della Anggabrata Self-Healing Coatings for Superior Oil Pipeline Protection By: Faysal Fayez Eliyan, PhD | Assistant Professor What Experts Say About Brittle Cleavage Fractures By: Shivananda Prabhu Hydrogen Sulfide: The Bane of Pipelines By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services Advertisement Advertisement