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All things made of carbon will return to dust, and all iron and steel will rust. All silver tarnishes, brass discolors, and copper turns green. And oxidation occurs on aluminum and stainless steel. These are realities of nature that, overall, are helpful to break down components--which begins as soon as a product is created or a human is born.
But the same aging-decaying processes that nature uses to be helpful seem outright harmful when humans aren't done using the product--or our bodies.
Harmful - Rust on a car is expensive to fix. If not caught quickly, rust will continue to spread outward from the point of origin. Rusting will eventually eat through iron / steel, causing a lacing effect before poking a hole straight through. Over time, rust makes the product (the car) unusable or unsafe to use. Also the rusty spot can cause cuts to human skin, and since rust harbors bacteria, a cut from rusty metal can lead to tetanus--a life threatening infection if left untreated. If you remember from science, bacteria acts in many situations to decompose carbon life forms and is present within the decomposition of non-carbon forms.
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Do you have any usues for rust?
The application of rust is very useful to any metal where conductivity is critical.
Is water heater rust harmful?
No, but it will wreck your hot water tank. Every tank should have the gas or electrical shut off, the water valve to tank shut off, and the tank drained ONCE EVERY YEAR!!! The rust buildup on the bottom of the tank enhances the speed of the tanks demise.
Is rust a common noun?
Yes, rust is a common noun.
Why is lack of ability to rust physical property and not chemical property?
Rusting is a chemical process, so no if its lacking it cannot be chemical its physical
Is rust a common noun or proper noun?
Rust is a common noun.
Is rust a part of earth science?
Rust is of 2 types . Rust on iron is part of chemistry while rust on cereal crops is part of Fungi or Biology .
Do you have any usues for rust?
The application of rust is very useful to any metal where conductivity is critical.
Will you die if you eat rust?
Yes, the things that make up rust can be harmful to your body so don't eat it!
Will a metal bench leave a rust mark on my concrete?
If it starts to rust then it most definately will leave a rust mark on the concrete.
What are the harmful effects of acid rain?
rashes,rust,and building damage.
What is a word that starts with the letter r?
Rabbit, raven, riffal, rug, rust, rugs, rapid, rabid, or rust
When iron reacts with oxegyn what substance is produced tarnish rust patina ashes?
rust because when metal or something stays out in the weather or anything it starts to rust
Is rust on a car hurmful or not?
When the rust weakens important structural joints or opens areas where exhaust fumes can enter the cabin area, yes it can be harmful.
When a part rust it?
lighter
What part of speech is rust?
Rust is a noun. However, when used with an object it is a verb (to make rust coloured). It can be an adjective (having the rust colour).
Is rust in your dishwasher harmful?
No, rust is not harmful. However, it's not helpful, either. And, if your dishwasher's racks are the source of the rust, they may need replacing, or you may want to consider replacing the dishwasher entirely (racks tend to cost around $100-150 each). Consider a model with nylon racks if replacing the entire dishwasher.
Is mud harmful to skate bearings?
no, it is not harmful, although you must wash them with special 'bearings soap' to wipe off the mud and also not rust the bearings. :)
