What is Passivation (chemistry)?
In [[physical chemistry]] and [[engineering]], '''passivation''', refers to a [[material]] that becomes less affected by [[corrosion]]. Passivation involves making an outer layer out of a material that is less affected by corrosion. The material is put on as a [[microcoating]]. Passivation can only occur in certain conditions. It is used in [[microelectronics]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=paul|date=2019-06-10|title=Passivation vs Electropolishing Differences|url=https://www.electro-glo.com/passivation-vs-electropolishing-what-are-the-differences/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Electro-Glo Distribution|language=en-US}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Chemistry-stub}} [[Category:Metallurgy]]