KnowraPassivationLinked fromLinked fromThe 34 pages that link to Passivation, each with the reason it gives.All 34Related 28Narrower topic 1Compared with 5CorrosionCompared with: A protective film can interrupt corrosion even while the metal remains exposed.Corrosive substanceCompared with: Unlike ongoing corrosive attack, passivation can protect a material by limiting contact with reactive surroundings.PyrophoricityCompared with: Passivation prevents continuing oxidation that could otherwise sustain spontaneous ignition.RustCompared with: Ordinary rust is usually porous and nonprotective, unlike effective passive films on some metals.Noble metalCompared with: Passivation protects metals through a surface film, unlike nobility based on low reactivity.