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Zinc is often used as a sacrificial metal on iron.
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Does aerosol make metal rust?
Aerosol does not make metal rust, rust is actually another element in the air effecting the metal.
Name the process by which zinc metal is used to prevent rust?
galvanization.
What is the element zinc used for?
Metalic Zinc is used for rust prevention as a coating on iron alloys (steels) as a major component in many casting metals, as the second largest alloying metal in brass(the first being copper).
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 the best rust prevention product?
Naval Jelly.
Is rust a type of fungus?
No, rust is the formation of a layer of a metal oxide on the surface of a metal.
When is rust prevention most important?
Lets say this: would you want a precious metal such as king tut's necklace to be out in the rain with no protection whatsoever? This could end up in controversy.
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.
