Magnetite (Fe₃O₄)
Role
An iron oxide film that protects carbon steel in alkaline water and dissolves as pH falls toward neutral, releasing iron into solution.
- Formula: Fe₃O₄
- Charge: 0
- Category: corrosion concern
Part of The Blueprint of Water
Role
An iron oxide film that protects carbon steel in alkaline water and dissolves as pH falls toward neutral, releasing iron into solution.
Part of The Blueprint of Water