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How long does it take screws to rust?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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It depends on the material and other factors. Put a steel screw in dilute hydrochloric acid for about 30 seconds and then leave it in the air and it will rust within a few minutes. Do this on a hot summer day and it will be even faster.

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Screws rust because the iron reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide.

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