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Rust is oxidation. It is caused by oxygen binding with the item in question, usually iron or steel. By not getting them wet or leaving them in damp places you can slow down the process. Paint, or a thin layer of oil can greatly reduce the incidence.
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Why do metals have to be sandpapered from time to time?
To avoid rusting
Why would it be useful to treat nails to prevent them from rusting?
so the things you build with it wont fall or brakedown
What could you do to prevent things from rusting?
If they where painted
What are the conditions necessary for rusting?
The conditions necessary for rusting are water (or water vapour) and air, specifically Oxygen. If one condition is absent and the other is present then rusting would not occur but if both are present then rusting will occur
How do you avoid copper from rusting during soldering?
Hi Wikki We struggle to avoid copper from getting rust after we do soldering over that with using flux, plz help...Navin
How can you preserve the Eiffel Tower?
You need to apply 50 tons of paint every 7 years to avoid it from rusting and breaking
Why is corrugated metal good for chickens?
To avoid rusting. Corrugated metals don't rust, no matter the amount of heat and water on it.
How thing rust?
Rusting is the process of formation of Iron Oxides on meatls most commonly Iron. Rusting can only take place in presence of three things : IRon , Water , and Air or Oxygen. If even one of these is absent rusting cannot occur.
Can potassium chloride solution slow down rusting?
No, since KCl is an electrolyte a solution of it would most likely speed up rusting.
What causes things to rust?
Water. Salt accelerates the process. To stop things rusting keep it dry of use paint or grease.
What are the ways of preventing rusting?
Rusting is the oxidation of iron. To prevent rusting you must prevent oxygen from coming into contact with the product. This is normally acheived by applying a barrier of oil in working environments. Products are available for storing materials for long periods to avoid rusting. These have a more waxy nature than oil and would not be suitable to use to stop rusting in a mechaincal item. Of course if you want to prevent rusting and for it to look nice. various paints and lackers can be applied. Chemical coatings can also be applied to prevent rusting. Or simply keep the item clean and dry and rusting can be slowed.
Is non rusting metal a physical change?
If by non rusting you mean it is in the same state it was made in then it wouldn't be part of any change. But if something is rusting it would be a chemical change because the metal is changing composition and it is not the same metal it was in the first place.
