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Yes, steel wool can rust. Steel is a ferrous material, meaning it is mostly iron. Rust is iron oxide. Thus, if you keep steel wool wet, it will certainly rust. Adding an oxidizer will increase the rate of this process as well.
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What is the difference when you put water on steel wool and salt on steel wool?
the wool does not rust
What will rust first in water a steel wool pad or a steel wool pad cut into eights?
They will both rust at the same time.
What happens when you put steel wool in water?
The steel wool gets wet. If you take the steel wool out (into the air) again it will rust.
Will vinegar rust steel wool?
yes, it will.
What is the best way to remove rust from steel?
Steel wool works really well.
Why you would use steel wool rather than sponge in removing rust?
Steel wool is more abrasive.
Does bleach rust steel wool?
what is the effect of bleach on hardend blade steel?
What will Pepsi do to steel wool?
Depends on whether you leave the steel wool in the Pepsi. If you take it out, the water in the Pepsi will cause the steel wool to rust away. If you leave it in, the phosphoric acid will slowly dissolve the steel wool.
What happens when you put steel wool in a jar?
Steel wool is not soluble in water, neither can it absorb water but can get wet so if you take the steel wool out of the water the wet (due to capillary action and surface tension) steel wool will weigh more than dry steel wool. Then the steel wool will rust (and the mass will increase because oxygen unites with iron to form the rust).
What makes steel wool rust faster?
Mamamaamma
How do you get rust off of steel?
Buy Evapo Rust Remover. I have never tried it though. Use at your own risk. ____________________ Sandpaper and steel wool are also effective in removing rust.
Can steel wool reinforce concrete?
no. Too flexable and would rust too quickly.
