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So far this text has considered (or has mentioned) several different methods of corrosion control. These methods have included cathodic protection, corrosion protection by organic coatings, the use of corrosion inhibitors, and the use of additives which can change the pH of the aqueous solution. One of the most effective means of corrosion protection is the use of metals or alloys which have inherently low corrosion rates in a solution due to the existence of a passive oxide film.

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