Oxidation and reduction

Oxidation and Reduction - Terms of Oxidation Number oxidation Oxidation is the reaction of metal and oxygen If the oxide formed is continuous and effective in separating the alloy from the atmosphere, the oxide is oxidation Oxidation is the most predominant reaction of a lubricant in service It is responsible for numerous lubricant problems

oxidation oxidation rate rises very rapidly This accelerated growth rate is accompanied by the formation of a white coloured oxide , first at the edges and then