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What factors cause nails to rust?

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11y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Nails rust because of the reaction between iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture. A layer of hydrated iron(III) oxide forms on the outside of the nail with time. The rate of rusting is increased in the presence of sodium chloride or seawater.

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