Passive metal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008533",
  "term": "Passive metal",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A metal that exhibits significantly reduced reactivity or corrosion rate due to the formation of a thin, adherent, and protective surface film, typically an oxide. This film acts as a barrier, isolating the metal from its environment. Stainless steel and titanium are common examples of passive metals.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "passive state"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1989, 61, 19. 'Electrochemical corrosion nomenclature (Recommendations 1988)' on page 21 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198961010019)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/passive-metal/"
}