Design and Technology GCSE
Sacrificial Protection
What Sacrificial Protection means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Sacrificial Protection
A corrosion protection method where a more reactive metal (like zinc) corrodes preferentially to protect the base metal.
Topics that use Sacrificial Protection
- Metals: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to ferrous and non-ferrous metals for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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