Name two metals which resist corrosion due to the formation of a thin, hard and impervious layer of oxide on their surface. (b) Name five methods of preventing rusting of iron. What are the constituents of stainless steel? What are the special properties of stainless steel?
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- Aluminium and zinc resist corrosion
- (i) Painting
- Applying grease or oil
- Galvanisation
- Tin and chromium plating
- Alloying to form stainless
- Stainless steel contains iron, chromium and It is strong enough and does not rust.