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Other

U.k. Centre for Materials Education: Materials Classroom: Corrosion

For Students 9th - 10th
A self-guided tutorial that defines corrosion, the factors that affect corrosion and how corrosion can be controlled. Tutorial includes pictures, explanations, and quizzes to test knowledge gained.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Metals and Corrosion

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on corrosion and rusting which can be prevented by keeping oxygen and water away, and by sacrificial protection. A link to a test is provided.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion

For Students 9th - 10th
The transition metals are placed in the center of the periodic table, between groups 2 and 3. They are generally hard and dense, and less reactive than the alkali metals. Iron, copper, silver and gold are important transition metals. A...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Which Metal Is the Most Resistant to Corrosion?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here's a practical engineering challenge: you need to build an enclosure for your dogs, using material that they can't chew through. It's going to be a lot of work to build, so you want to do it right. What material should you choose for...
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Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Cerium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a summary of information on cerium metal and its uses.
Handout
Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Erbium

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Corrosion Source, gives a summary of basic physical data on erbium. This is a great site to check out for information on the subject.
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Other

Corrosion Doctors: Electroplating

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear explanation of the facets involved in electroplating, the materials and surfaces, the sequence of operations.
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Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Francium

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives basic data on francium, along with historical information and background on occurrence.
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Corrosion Source

Corrosion Source: Rhodium

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives good basic information on rhodium, its history, sources, uses and properties.
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Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Metallurgist

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on becoming a Metallurgist in New Zealand. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career.