Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry · Syllabus 0620 · Metals
Corrosion Resistance
What is Corrosion Resistance?
The ability of a metal to stay unattacked in air, water or food acids. Aluminium resists corrosion well, which is why it is used for food containers and foil; the reason it does so is an Extended-route explanation covered in lesson 9.4F.
This definition is part of the Metals chapter in Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry.