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No, in order for iron to rust it must be exposed to oxygen. Since there is no oxygen in oil oxidation cannot occur.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. It needs oxygen available in airSo if the nail is in oil it will not rust because it is no exposed to air or oxygen.
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∙ 10y agooil is used alot to protect metal but it does not completely pretect the metal but it help preserve it for a while
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Will 7up rust a nail?
Well I did and experiment for 30 days with 7up and an iron nail and it did not rust.
How long does it takes an iron nail to rust when exposed to moist air?
It depends on the quality of the nail. If it is painted it Amy take long to rust. In general it may take a month or so for the nail to rust.
What type of liquid make a nail rust?
the type of liquid that causes a nail to rust is vinegar
What happens to a steel nail in Ginger Ale?
The steel nail will rust.
Can lactose rust a nail?
no it coudn't
How do you rust a nail?
You rust a nail in either salt water or in vingar that what makes a nail rust
Why nails that have oil don't rust?
because the corrosion of iron ( rust ) requires water and oxygen the oil prevents oxygen from coming into contact with the nail
What will make a nail rust the quickest water vinegar salt water milk oil?
A nail is made of Fe. Rust is FeO. Water is H2O. Fe + H2O ---> FeO + 2 H
Can Clorox make a nail rust?
Yes ,Clorox can make a nail rust.
What happens to nail after heating?
It either cleans the nail, or makes the nail have rust.
What causes coca cola to make a nail rust?
The acid in the drink makes the nail rust. The nail would rust if you put it in any liquid, but acid makes it rust faster.
Will 7up rust a nail?
Well I did and experiment for 30 days with 7up and an iron nail and it did not rust.
What makes a nail rust in distilled water?
The dissolved oxygen in the water reacts with the nail to form rust.
What is the coding that does NT make a nail rust?
Most commonly, the coating on a nail that resists rust is zinc.
What is the best solution to rust a nail?
it would have to be salt water or vinegar or both to rust a steel nail
What cause a nail to rust in water?
The oxygen in the water reacts with the metal in the nail - forming metal oxide (rust)
Does nail rust in anhydrous calcium chloride?
It doesn't rust but it after about a day you will see that the nail has polished and is completely clean
