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yes, a 100 percent pure metal can get corroded.
corrosion is a surface phenomena.
pure metals are likely to get corroded than the metals with some impurity.
for example, aluminum in its purest form (say 100 %) gets corroded easily but when aluminum is exposed to air it forms a thin layer of alumina which in turn prevents the inner layers to get corroded (now purity of aluminum has decreased, say 95%). hence corrosion has got its useful side too!
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DevinYes, even pure metals can corrode under certain conditions. Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when metals react with the environment, such as oxygen or moisture, leading to the deterioration of the metal's surface. Factors like the presence of impurities, temperature, and exposure to corrosive substances can influence the rate and extent of corrosion.
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