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A volatile or Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI,VPI or VPCI) is a class of chemical compounds which emit a rust-inhibiting vapor in the air to inhibit corrosion on a metal surface. Typically a packaging material such as paper or poly film is the carrier for the VCI chemicals. VCI's (or VPCI's) typically elminate the need for oils and liquid rust preventatives. All ARMOR Protective Packaging® products utilize our proprietary and time-proven AN-OX® VCI Technology. |
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Oxidation occurs when an electrolyte (water, oxygen, etc.) is present on the surface of a metal. The corrosion process begins when electrons flow through the electrolyte from high energy areas (anode) to low energy areas (cathode) of the metal. AN-OX® VCI Technology blocks this reaction by passivating the surface and inhibiting the electrochemical current flow from anode to cathode. AN-OX® VCI’s protective vapors attach themselves to a metal surface to form an invisible film only a few molecules thick to protect metal from attack. AN-OX® VCI can work for several years to prevent corrosion from occurring on the metal surface. |
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