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Typical sewing needles are stainless steel. Normally they do not rust, but can under severe conditions.
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How long will it take for a needle to rust?
it will probably take at least 5 minutes for a needle to rust unless it is copper.
Will varying temperatures affect the amount of rust on a penny nail needle or paper clip when submerged in different liquid environments?
Well , A penny is copper and therefor will not rust but corrode . Many paper clips are fake metal and will not rust either . But yes it will effect it .
Does aerosol make metal rust?
Aerosol does not make metal rust, rust is actually another element in the air effecting the metal.
Is gold the only metal that does not rust?
Gold is not the only metal that does not rust. Copper is another metal that doesn't rust, and so is platinum and nickel.
What is in the air that cause needle to rust?
oxygen and moisture
Is rust a type of fungus?
No, rust is the formation of a layer of a metal oxide on the surface of a metal.
Why does rust flake away from metal?
Rust flakes away from metal because its a layer of loose material. The metal underneath is no longer protected and will begin to rust also.
How does cast iron respond to rust?
Rust is the oxidation of the cast iron. Oxygen in the air combines with the base metal to create the rust. The rust protects the metal underneath. Cast iron is not "reacting" to rust. It is participating in FORMING the rust. ************** previous answer below *************** Very well as the rust actually protects the base metal
What mainly makes metal rust?
acid rain is what most commonly makes metal rust
Can orange jucie rust metal?
yes orange jucie does rust metal.
Does metal furniture rust easily?
If untreated and left exposed to the elements metal furniture will rust.
What metals rust the fastest?
Iron is the only metal that rusts - rust is a specific term for that metal.
