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iron and steel rusts the most because of a process called oxidation. if the minerals that are in iron and steel mix with the oxygen in the air, the minerals will react by forming rust.

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What does iron and steel turn into?

rust


How can steel rust?

The iron part of steel combines with oxygen in the air, or dissolved in water. This is a chemical reaction, which produces iron oxide- rust.


What types of metal can rust?

iron and steel


What medals will rust?

copper ,steel ,and iron


How is rust produced?

Rust is iron oxide. So when iron oxidizes you get rust. So iron and steel (iron and carbon) are prone to this happening while metal like aluminum well not rust.


Why stainless steel is better then iron?

Stainless steel is stronger and retards rust unlike iron


What materials does rust affect?

Iron and steel with both rust, but no other substance will.


What chemicals will rust?

Iron, and mixtures containing iron (e.g. steel, an alloy of iron).


Does steel get rust . Which one of metal rust first either steel or iron?

Yes, steel can rust because it is primarily composed of iron, which reacts with oxygen and moisture to form rust (iron oxide). Between steel and pure iron, steel typically rusts first due to the presence of other elements, such as carbon, that can make it more susceptible to corrosion. Additionally, the protective layer that forms on iron may be less effective in certain steel alloys, accelerating the rusting process.


Which metals rust in water?

Rust, by definition, is oxidized iron. Therefore iron (Fe) is the only metal element which will rust. However, iron is incorporated into many alloys, such as steel, which will also rust.


Does steel rust faster than iron?

yes


Which metal will turn into rust if you leave it in the air?

Iron or steel will rust, this is called oxidation. It's a reaction between oxygen and iron or steel