Difference Between Erosion and Corrosion

6 Differences Between Erosion and Corrosion

S.NO.	Erosion	Corrosion
1.	Erosion is the wearing away of a surface by the action of wind, water, or other natural forces.	Corrosion is the deterioration of a material due to a chemical reaction with its environment.
2.	Erosion usually occurs over a longer period of time.	Corrosion can happen relatively quickly.
3.	Erosion is typically a mechanical process.	Corrosion is a chemical process.
4.	Erosion is the process by which material is removed from a surface.	Corrosion is the process by which material is added to a surface.
5.	Erosion is usually caused by external factors, such as wind, water, or ice.	Corrosion is usually caused by the material itself reacting with its environment.
6.	Erosion can be prevented or slowed down by protecting the surface with a protective coating or by redirecting the forces causing the erosion.	Corrosion can be prevented or slowed down by using corrosion-resistant materials or by applying a protective coating to the surface.

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