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To prevent rust & wear.
Iron can be prevented from rust not only by painting but also by coating the iron byzinc . But when we paint iron ,the hydrated oxide presented in the rust iron(Fe2O3.2H2O)can be prevented . Reaction of the iron with air ,water Etc can be prevented.
Iron compounds do not rust. Iron and its alloys can rust. Although other metals can corrode it is usually only called rust when it is iron that is corroding.
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zinc is used to prevent rust.
Zinc is commonly used to coat iron to prevent rust.
Give it light rub over with cooking oil after washing.
Rust is the oxidation of the cast iron. Oxygen in the air combines with the base metal to create the rust. The rust protects the metal underneath. Cast iron is not "reacting" to rust. It is participating in FORMING the rust. ************** previous answer below *************** Very well as the rust actually protects the base metal
to prevent rust
Rust is created when iron and oxygen meet. If you block the oxygen from making contact with the iron no rust will form. So, a simply coat of metal primer will inhibit the onset of rust.
Iron can are electroplated with tin to prevent the cans from rusting. Tin is a metal that resists rust.
zinc
To prevent rust & wear.
Cast iron furniture will rust over time. However, one can buy a specialized brush set intended to remove rust from furniture.
Cast Iron does not rust or corrode as steel can
Iron (and Steel) Rusting is actually a chemical proccess where oxegen bonds to the Iron. Applying grease will prevent the oxegen from getting too the Iron.
When iron gets wet or comes into contact with water, it is likely to rust. However, some iron products are coated with substances that help prevent rust.