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corrosion inhibitor
(redirected from rust inhibitor)

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corrosion inhibitor [kə′rōzh·ən in‚hib·əd·ər]
(physical chemistry)
A compound or material deposited as a film on a metal surface that either provides physical protection against corrosive attack or reduces the open-circuit potential difference between local anodes and cathodes and increases the polarization of the former.

corrosion inhibitor
Any of a number of materials used to prevent the oxidation of metals; may be a coating applied to the surface, a paint undercoat, or an element alloyed with the metal.


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Improving adhesion * DTM systems Raw Materials * Corrosion and flash rust inhibitors * Resins, additives, etc.
First rub the rust spot on the electroplating surface by metal wire brush or abrasive paper, and then coat a layer of zinc-rich coating or a layer of rust inhibitor which won't require the complete clearance of the rust.
Water with a rust inhibitor is the typical deburring media.
 
 
 
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