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Rust (in its "regular" red form) is an iron oxide called iron(III) oxide. It's formula is Fe2O3, and we call it ferric oxide or hematite. And that's different from iron (II) oxide FeO, or iron (II,III) oxide Fe3O4. There are three basic forms of oxidized iron, and there they are. Wikipedia has more information, and a link to their post is provided below. Rust is basically ferric oxide caused by the action of air, or to be more precise, the action of oxygen and water droplets on iron.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoRust is the name of a series of iron oxides (Fe2O3, Fe3O4...) that form when iron or steel corrodes.
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∙ 10y agoMost metal alloys consisting mainly of iron can rust if exposed to oxygen and/or water.
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∙ 14y agoCommon rust is the oxidization of iron by oxygen. It is the product, isn't it?
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∙ 14y agoRust is Iron oxide. It contains Iron and Oxygen.
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∙ 12y agoRust is made up of iron oxide.
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∙ 14y agoIron is covered in rust
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Is rust a common noun?
Yes, rust is a common noun.
Why is lack of ability to rust physical property and not chemical property?
Rusting is a chemical process, so no if its lacking it cannot be chemical its physical
Is rust a common noun or proper noun?
Rust is a common noun.
Does saltwater make metal rust faster than unsalted water?
Salt water does make nails rust faster than non-salted water, because when salt is added to water, it will rust the top layer of the nail, and then make the nail basically shed its top layer. Then the salt will rust that layer, and this process continues until the whole nail is rusted. Normal water can only really rust the top layer, and can't get to the rest of the nail.
What water will rust the fastest cold or hot water?
warm water will rust metal faster
How many atoms of iron are in one molecule of rust?
Rust is generally thought of as a compound of iron and oxygen. So, there are two types of elements in rust. Additionally, because iron is a metal and oxygen is a non-metal, those two elements combine ionically, so it is incorrect to consider a representative particle of rust a molecule. It is accurate to refer to it as a formula unit, or simply a particle.
Would rocks rust if it was left in the rain?
Some rocks might undergo chemical weathering, but it wouldn't be considered rusting unless the rock was at least partially composed of iron.
Why do pipes rust?
Plastic pipe does not rust, brass does not rust, copper does not rust. Stainless steel does not rust, lead pipe does not rust.
What is the difference between rust resistant and rust proof?
Something that is rust resistant will not rust easily; minor exposure to water will not cause it to rust. Something that is rust proof will not rust.
Why does iron rust but magnets don't?
Iron is composed of, as the name implies, metallic iron. This metal is prone to oxidation, which accounts for its tendency to rust. Rust chemically speaking, is hydrated iron(iii) oxide and iron (iii) oxide-hydroxide. Common household ferrite magnets, however, are not made of elemental iron metal. Instead, they consist of ceramic materials containing iron oxides. In these iron compounds, the iron has already been oxidized, so that it does not rust or react further.
Can graphite rackets rust?
No they will not get rust they are not iron to get rust. only iron get rust.
Is steel rustproof?
No. Most modern damascus steels are composed of various other steels such as 1084,O1 toolsteel, etc..forge welded together. There is stainless damascus, but even it can rust.
Is rust a compound element or mixture?
Rust is a COMPOUND. rust is a element you stupid fool suk my prik
Is damascus steel rustproof?
No. Most modern damascus steels are composed of various other steels such as 1084,O1 toolsteel, etc..forge welded together. There is stainless damascus, but even it can rust.
What is etymology of Rust?
The Rust is from German Rust meaning red.
What is rust remover?
Rust remover is a liquid that can be used to remove rust. A homemade rust remove is white vinegar. It can be sprayed directly onto the rust.
How do you calculate rust?
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