Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0

Corrosion and Oxidation

What you need to know

Explain the environmental conditions that cause corrosion and outline the processes of both corrosion and oxidation.
Evaluate the properties of materials to determine how they must be protected from corrosion using appropriate surface treatments and finishes.
Describe how the process of oxidation can be utilized constructively, such as in the dyeing of specific materials.