Question

Which of the following is an example of wet corrosion?

(a) Corrosion of metal in the water

(b) Corrosion of iron in the presence of anhydrous calcium chloride

(c) Corrosion of titanium in dry chlorine

(d) Corrosion due to furnace gases

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Corrosion of metal in the water

Best explanation: Wet corrosion occurs when the liquid is present. This usually involves aqueous solutions or electrolytes as corrosive mediums. Corrosion of iron in the presence anhydrous calcium chloride, by furnace gases and by dry chlorine are classified under dry corrosion.