How does a relatively small amount of chromium prevent steel from rusting?

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How does a relatively small amount of chromium prevent steel from rusting?

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Different metals react with oxygen in different ways. Metals like chrome and aluminum form a protective coating when they react with oxygen. Iron turns into rust and falls apart when it reacts with oxygen.

Practical Engineering on youtube has a great series of videos on rust and corrosion.

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