oxidation
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To stabilize these ceramics, manganese and iron atoms must remain in the 2+ oxidation state, forming what is known as a rock salt structure where each atom bonds with only two oxygen atoms.
From Science Daily
I learned to force a patina—a controlled oxidation to protect the blade—with vinegar.
This specifically remarkable as resistance to oxidation and ductility still cannot be predicted sufficiently to allow a targeted material design -- despite the great progress that has been achieved in computer-assisted materials development.
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“On Earth, the majority of atmospheric oxygen is derived from biological activity, making the nature of surface oxidation important for understanding the potential for past life on Mars,” Loeb said.
From Salon
Without bicarbonate or CO₂ present in experimental DNA oxidation reactions, the chemistry is also different.
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