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Iron can be prevented from rust not only by painting but also by coating the iron byzinc . But when we paint iron ,the hydrated oxide presented in the rust iron(Fe2O3.2H2O)can be prevented . Reaction of the iron with air ,water Etc can be prevented.

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How do painting prevent rusting?

Prevents contact of Iron with oxygen and water


How does coating iron prevent rusting?

Coating prevent the iron from contacting air and moisture. So it prevents iron from rusting.


Can zinc prevent rusting of iron?

It decreases rusting but doesn't totally prevent it.


How do you prevent corrosion?

Rusting of iron can be prevented by painting,oiling,greasing,galvanising,chrome plating,anodising or making alloys


Is zinc is plated on iron?

to prevent rusting of the iron


How do you prevent rusting of iron in bus?

By preventing rusting of iron in bus not being sarcastic at all


Why are iron objects painted before use?

Iron objects are painted before use to prevent them from rusting. Paint does not let the moisture to get inside it and prevent iron's quality from rusting.


Can iron bars be painted in order to stop rust when concreted?

No, after painting iron can not make a strong bonding with concrete, the purpose of painting is the prevention of rusting but rusting process occurs in presence of carbon dioxide and moisture, when iron bars are sealed in concrete the rusting is not possible.


Which metal prevent the rusting of iron?

zinc prevents rusting of iron by the process galvanisation


Why are iron objects generally coated?

To prevent it from rusting.


How do you Prevent iron skewers from rusting?

by the use of oil


Tips on preventing rust?

Galvanising or painting both prevent iron from rusting. Painting is less expensive but also less permanent and the treatment needs to be repeated as the paint flakes off.