Chemistry Project Manny

SUBMITTED BY
NAME : MANNY KISKU

CLASS : XII
ROLL NO : 287
Introduction
Metals and alloys undergo rusting and corrosion. The process by

which some metals when exposed to atmospheric condition i.e.,
moist air, carbon dioxide form undesirable compounds on the
surface is known as corrosion, The compounds formed are usually
oxides. Rusting is also a type of corrosion but the term is
restricted to iron or products made from it .Iron is easily prone to
rusting making its surface rough. Chemically, rust is a hydrated
ferric oxide.
 Titanic’s bow exhibiting microbial corrosion damage in the

form of ‘rusticles’.
Rusting an Electrochemical
Mechanism
Rusting may be explained by an electrochemical mechanism. In
the presence of moist air containing dissolved oxygen or carbon
dioxide, the commercial iron behave as if composed of small
electrical cells. At anode of cell, iron passes into solution as
ferrous ions. The electron moves towards the cathode and form
hydroxyl ions. Under the influence of dissolved oxygen the ferrous
ions and hydroxyl ions interact to form rust, i.e., hydrated ferric
oxide.
Methods of Prevention of Corrosion
and Rusting
Some of the methods used to prevent corrosion and rusting are
discussed here :
Barrier Protection
In the method , a barrier film is introduced between iron surface
and atmospheric air. The film is obtained by painting, varnishing
etc.
Sacrificial Protection
The metallic iron is covered by a layer of more reactive metal,
such as zinc. The active metal losses electrons in preference. Thus,
protecting from rusting and corrosion.
Electrical Protection
The metallic iron is connected with more active metals like
magnesium or zinc. The active metal has lower reduction potential
than iron. This method is used for protecting iron articles which
are in contact with water.
Anti-Rust Solution
To retard the corrosion of iron, certain anti-rust solutions are
used, example-alkaline phosphate and alkaline chromates.
CERTIFICATE OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This is to certify that Manny Kisku a student of class 12 has

successfully completed his research on this topic.
“RUSTING OF IRON”
under the guidance Dr. S. K. Sengupta during year 2022-2023 in

partial fulfillment chemistry practical conducted by JAC Board.
Signature of Examiner Signature of Teacher

Aim of the project
In this project the aim is to investigate effect of the metals
coupling on the rusting of iron. Metal coupling affects the rusting
of iron . If the nail is coupled with a more electro-positive metal
like zinc, magnesium or aluminium rusting is prevented but if on
the other hand , it is coupled with less electro – positive metals
like copper , the rusting is facilitated.
Requirement :
1) Two Petri dishes
2) Four test – tube
3) Four iron nails
4) Beaker
5) Sand paper
6) Wire gauge
7) Gelatin
8) Copper, zinc & magnesium strips
9) Potassium ferricyanide solution
10)Phenolphthalein
Procedure
1) At first we have to clean the surface of iron nails with the help
of sand paper.
2) After that we have to wind zinc strip around one nail, a clean
copper wire around the second & clean magnesium strip around
the third nail. Then to put all these three and a fourth nail in Petri
dishes so that they are not in contact with each other.
3) Then to fill the Petri dishes with hot agar-agar solution in such
a way that only lower half of the nails are covered with the
liquids .Covered Petri dishes for one day or so.
4) The liquids set to a gel on cooling. Two types of patches are

observed around the rusted nail, one is blue and the other pink.
Blue patch is due to the formation of potassium ferro-ferricyanide
where pink patch is due to the formation of hydroxyl ions which
turns colourless phenolphthalein to pink.
Conclusion
It is clear from the observation that coupling of iron with more
electropositive metals such as zinc and magnesium resists
corrosion and rusting of iron. Coupling of iron with less
electropositive metals such as copper increases rusting.
Bibliography
1) Comprehensive (Practical Chemistry – XII)
2) Internet- www.wikipedia.com
3) NCERT Chemistry Textbooks
4) www.class12guide.wordpress.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project entitled “RUSTING OF IRON” has been conducted and
completed by me under the supervision and guidance of “DR. S.K.
Sengupta” without whose encouragement it would not have been
Sincere thanks to my teachers, friends and parents whose
invaluable help has provided me the necessary impetus to
complete this project.
Class 12th (I.Sc)
GOSSNER COLLEGE RANCHI

INDEX
 Introduction
 Rusting an Electrochemical Mechanism
 Methods of Prevention of Corrosion and Rusting
 Aim of the project
 Procedure
 Conclusion
 Bibliography

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SUBMITTED BY

NAME : MANNY KISKU

Metals and alloys undergo rusting and corrosion. The process by

 Titanic’s bow exhibiting microbial corrosion damage in the

This is to certify that Manny Kisku a student of class 12 has

under the guidance Dr. S. K. Sengupta during year 2022-2023 in

Signature of Examiner Signature of Teacher

4) The liquids set to a gel on cooling. Two types of patches are

Class 12th (I.Sc)

GOSSNER COLLEGE RANCHI

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