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Copper can not rust there is a substance in it that may make it turn brown but then it turns green just look at the statue of liberty she is green and made of copper! Rust, by the way, is oxidized iron.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo, it doesn't. The Statue of Liberty looks green because copper has a property of getting green due to carbon dioxide and the moisture in the air. That is not rusting; it is called copper patina.
The term rusting is reserved for the corrosion of iron.
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∙ 14y agoCopper doesn't corrode it is one of the precious metals tht are found in its metallic state
A:Oh, yes it does, i did a science experiment on it, and it corroded, who ever wrote this is wrong!!!!Wiki User
∙ 12y agowhen air and water react with copper, it will cause corrosion.
add. the common verdigris on copper is usually the carbonate, but close to the ocean, the chloride may be present as well.
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∙ 13y agocorrosion of copper is called petina. It is a light blue powder that forms on copper when it is introduced to water.
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∙ 14y agoyes a copper penny can corrode but it takes a long time for it to do so
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∙ 11y agoFirst Wrong it doesn't rust it oxides. Again why the statue of liberty looks like that
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∙ 13y agoWhen copper corrodes it turns green.
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If steel and copper were in contact in an electrolyte which would corrode?
Steel will corrode as the iron in it is more reactive than copper.
What happen when zinc and copper in salt water?
they will corrode
What metals do sulfuric acid corrode?
zinc and copper and titanium. good luck!
Can copper pennies rust?
NO!!! Because they are made of copper NOT iron.
Why do copper pipes carry hot water corrode faster than pipes that carry cold water?
Heat speeds up chemical reactions. As corrosion is a chemical reaction, copper pipes at a higher temperature will corrode faster
If steel and copper were in contact in an electrolyte which would corrode?
Steel will corrode as the iron in it is more reactive than copper.
How can you say copper corrode?
elements and compound
What happen when zinc and copper in salt water?
they will corrode
Can a copper bb harm you if it stays in your flesh?
Actually the copper will start to corrode. and may cause infection.
Can dog urine corrode copper?
Yes. Cat urine is fairly concentrated uric acid, and like any acid, will corrode metals including copper.
Do copper pennies rust in soda or vinegar faster?
Pennies don't rust; they're copper. They corrode. The phosphoric acid, carbonation and salt in soda will corrode a penny faster than the other liquids.
Why is copper used for water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
What happens when copper is exposed to salt water?
I did mine in my scieence fair project and nothing happend to the copper
What metals do sulfuric acid corrode?
zinc and copper and titanium. good luck!
Can copper pennies rust?
NO!!! Because they are made of copper NOT iron.
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Why do copper pipes carry hot water corrode faster than pipes that carry cold water?
Heat speeds up chemical reactions. As corrosion is a chemical reaction, copper pipes at a higher temperature will corrode faster
