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Old 26-02-2011, 02:08 AM
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Cathodic protection works well. Iron rusts as it loses electrons through oxidation when exposed to water and oxygen in the atmosphere. If you supply electrons in the form of a small current you will prevent the oxidation process and thus prevent rusting. It will work in many applications though some will be less elegant then others.

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