Explaining what corrosion is, this program examines corrosion in iron, steel, and other metals; looks at factors affecting rates of corrosion; and shows how to protect against corrosion through surface coatings and electrochemical methods. It also discusses the difference between corrosion and metal smelting.

Originally released by Rees Films, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 24, 2018.

Introduction: Corrosion (1:10); --Corrosion of Iron and Steel (5:11); -- Corrosion of Other Metals (1:49); -- Factors Affecting Rates of Corrosion (1:51); -- Protection Against Corrosion (3:45); -- Electrochemical Protection (3:12); -- Cathodic Protection (1:29); -- Corrosion vs. Metal Smelting (2:01); -- Credits: Corrosion (0:19); .