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Acetic acid breaks down the rusticles, or salt deposits, in the rusting iron, there fore causing it to turna n orangy color and flake. The salt particles are there to preserve the iron, and when the acid breaks it down, there is nothing ot protect that weak outer layer of coretic iron Acetic acid breaks down the rusticles, or salt deposits, in the rusting iron, there fore causing it to turna n orangy color and flake. The salt particles are there to preserve the iron, and when the acid breaks it down, there is nothing ot protect that weak outer layer of coretic iron
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∙ 13y agoYes it think they will react, if Acetic acid is hot and concentrated, and iron is in form of steel wool. It will produce Iron(III) acetate and hydrogen, and left over will be small amount of carbon. This carbon comes out if Steel wool is used.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Just did a science experience on it, and rusted nails were put into vinegar (which contains acetic acid). The rust was removed.
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∙ 8y agoThe presence of vinegar will accelerate the rusting of iron, and in addition to rusting, you will get some corrosion from the acidic vinegar as well.
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Why does iron rust in vinegar?
The acetic acid in vinegar attacks the iron and oxidizes it to rust.
What acid is used to remove rust?
Acid does not remove rust, however the use of phosphoric acid on rust converts the iron oxide to iron phosphate, which in turn can be painted without the fear of rust forming. The iron phosphate surface will not deteriorate the metal like iron oxide does.
Why can Phosphoric acid be used to remove rust from a metal surface?
It reacts with Iron Oxide
What causes vinegar to rust a nail?
vinegar contains acetic acid which releases hydrogen ions, so vinegar is acidic meanign it contains hydrogen ions. These acids make metals corrode (break down) the water in vinegar and oxygen in the air makes the metals with iron in them (since iron is the only metal that oxidizes, or rusts) form iron oxide which is the scientific name for rust.
How does citric acid remove rust?
it dos'nt it makes rust
Why does iron rust in vinegar?
The acetic acid in vinegar attacks the iron and oxidizes it to rust.
Does vinegar remove rust or increase rust. Half the articles say remove the other half say promote. What's what?
I think that the point is: 1) if you have rust, then vinegar that contains acetic acids, will dissolve your rust 2) if the steel or iron doesn't have rust, then vinegar can rust the steel or iron 'cause it contains an acid. I means that acid will corrode steel or iron but even dissolve rust, that is an iron oxide.
What acid is used to remove rust?
Acid does not remove rust, however the use of phosphoric acid on rust converts the iron oxide to iron phosphate, which in turn can be painted without the fear of rust forming. The iron phosphate surface will not deteriorate the metal like iron oxide does.
Why does vinegar rust?
Because vinegar contains acetic acid; acids are corrosive, and rust is a form of corrosion. The hydrogen ions of the vinegar form an intermediary as iron reacts with oxygen in the air. Rust is the common name for iron oxide.
How do you use oxalic acid in a dishwasher?
Oxalic acid (one teaspoon) to remove rust and iron stains
Why can Phosphoric acid be used to remove rust from a metal surface?
It reacts with Iron Oxide
What causes vinegar to rust a nail?
vinegar contains acetic acid which releases hydrogen ions, so vinegar is acidic meanign it contains hydrogen ions. These acids make metals corrode (break down) the water in vinegar and oxygen in the air makes the metals with iron in them (since iron is the only metal that oxidizes, or rusts) form iron oxide which is the scientific name for rust.
Why do lemons make nails rust?
Lemons are acidic. Vinegar (acetic acid) is another excellent rust agent. You should conduct an experiment to see which liquid induces the most rapid iron oxidation.
Can vinegar removes rust most effectively?
probably not most effectively. naval jelly is hard to beat. but vinegar is a cheap way to remove rust from some objects. ***Sandpaper removes rust. Then, coat the object in oil by rubbing an oily cloth over it. I do use vinegar on my birdbath. It does a really good job and is good for the environment. sanpaper also removes metal. ask a car restorer about the difference between a sandblasted car body or a chemically dipped car body.
Does acid make iron rust faster?
Not exactly. Acid eats iron through a chemical reaction, but oxidation (rust) is something different.
How does acid remove rust?
it dos'nt it makes rust
Substances that remove rust from a nail?
Rust refers to a reddish or yellowish-brown flaky coating of iron oxide. Some substances that remove rust from a nail are white vinegar, lime and salt, baking soda and oxalic acid.
