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Which metal never rust?

gold plaitum silver brass and some type of steel are very rust resistant


How long would you expect it to take for an abandoned spacecraft to rust in space?

Cannot rust. No oxygen or water.


Does the brass corrode?

Yes Brass can corrode especially if coupled to a more noble metal in which case it will undergo Galvanic Corrosion. Amines and Nitrogen containing compounds can cause Stress Corrosion Cracking.


Would a wheel barrow be magnetic if it had rust on it?

if rust is forming on a wheelbarrow, it is already magnetic. Rust is Iron Oxide, and a wheelbarrow must be made of iron if there is rust on it. Iron is always magnetic, so an iron wheelbarrow would be magnetic regardless of whether it had no rust or lots of rust on it.


How can you remove rust from your rifles and shotguns?

Coat the rusted area with gun oil and let sit overnight. The oil will loosen and work its way into the rust.Pour a liberal amount of gun oil on the rusted area when you are ready to clean.Rub the rust spot lightly with a piece of brass wool or use 0000-gauge steel wool. Don't bear down on the gunmetal; use a gentle touch and take your time to avoid marring the metal finish.Use a new piece of brass wool as the old piece begins to fall apart, making sure to wipe off the brass shavings from the gun.Pour gun-bore cleaner onto a clean cloth and rub down the area where the rust has been removed. This will help treat the metal and make it more rust resistant.Wipe down the gun metal with another clean cloth to remove any residual cleaner, rust or brass-wool shavings.

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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.


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I've heard that they can...


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Which metal never rust?

gold plaitum silver brass and some type of steel are very rust resistant


Do brass bathroom faucets rust?

Yes, over time brass can show mild signs of rust, especially inside the pipe. Most modern faucets are thoroughly treated to be rust resistant though, so you don't need to worry unless you have very old faucets.


Do brass towel rings rust in a bathroom?

Considering the enviroment, most manufactures make bathroom towel rings rust proof.


How long would you expect it to take for an abandoned spacecraft to rust in space?

Cannot rust. No oxygen or water.


How do you remove rust from a gun.?

I would soak it in penetrating oil for a day or two, then take a brass or fine steel wire 3 or 4 inch wire wheel available at most hardware stores, mount it on a drill or small bench grinder and watch the rust fly off. Make sure you wear a face shield!! There is a different less aggresive procedure for fine or light rust. Contact me for that info.


What material is body of a water tap made from and why?

Usually iron covered in enamel or chrome to rust-proof it.


Why do elephants have long ivory tusks?

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