This is a weak, colorless, odorless and inorganic acid, commonly known as an accumulation of orthophosphoric acid molecules, H3O4P. In chemistry, it is known as an agent that can bind divalent cations. It is used as a cleaning and roughening agent in medicinal practices; it is used as an acidifying… View Full Term
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All corrosion is not equal. The type of corrosion is dependent mainly on the surrounding environment and the composition of the exposed metal. A understanding of the mechanisms behind the kind of corrosion under consideration is the key to prevention.
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