Does the rusting (oxidation) process slow down as static electricity increases? Oxidation is the process of losing electrons*, so I would think that a healthy supply of electrons in the form of static would decrease oxidation.
If this is true, is there any practical application? I imagine that, thanks to wind, radio/tv towers must accumulate a lot of static**. Is rust on such structures less of a concern because of this? What about wind turbines?
*If I’m remembering my chemistry correctly, “leo” goes “ger”.
**Or do I have that backwards?
Either
a) No one knows the answer, or
b) The assumptions in the OP are so far off that anyone who does know the answer is discouraged by the daunting task of correcting all the misconceptions.
Smart money’s on (B).
Anyway, bump.
Radio and TV towers are grounded, which prevents them from building up a static charge. Rust is an issue, and these towers are generally built out of galvanized steel to prevent rusting. Galvanized steel is coated with zinc, so that the zinc will react with oxygen in the air and will form a protective coating over the surface of the steel, preventing rust from forming.
Sacrificial anodes are also commonly used in steel structures, especially where water is present (like on an offshore oil rig). The idea is that a more reactive metal (like zinc or magnesium) will donate its electrons before the iron, and therefore the anode corrodes first, leaving the steel intact. When the anodes corrode to the point of uselessness, they can be easily replaced.