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Will salt and water make metal rust?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

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Does saltwater make metal rust faster than unsalted water?

Salt water does make nails rust faster than non-salted water, because when salt is added to water, it will rust the top layer of the nail, and then make the nail basically shed its top layer. Then the salt will rust that layer, and this process continues until the whole nail is rusted. Normal water can only really rust the top layer, and can't get to the rest of the nail.


Does the addition of salt make water rust metal any faster?

yes because when the chemichels act up it rust fastes


Why does salt water rust the fastest?

Because salt water has codium to make rust.


Does tap water or salt water cause metals to rust faster and why?

Most likely salt water. The salt accelerates the rate of corrosion, plus it has the oxygen needed for the metal to rust. Tap water has the oxygen too but with the salt also, it would cause the metal to rust more rapidly.


What kind of water will make a metal nail rust faster tap salt sweet rain or fresh water?

i think it's none the answer is salt water


How do you make metal rust quicker?

Expose it to salt


Is this a good hypothesis I think objects rust quicker in salt water than in plain water without salt?

Metal rust quickly in salt water than it does in pure water.


What water will rust fastest salty water or cold water?

Salty water will rust metal the fastest because the presence of salt increases the rate of oxidation, which leads to rust formation. Cold water alone does not promote rusting, but when combined with salt, the process is accelerated.


Does 20 gauge galvannealed steel rust faster in salt water or fresh water?

20 gauge galvannealed steel will rust faster in salt water compared to fresh water. The presence of salt in salt water accelerates the corrosion process of the metal, leading to faster rust formation.


Why does salt make rust form quicker?

Salt acts as an electrolyte, allowing for greater flow of electrons between the iron metal and the oxygen in the presence of water. This accelerates the oxidation process, leading to faster rust formation on the iron surface.


How does saltwater make nails rust?

Any water makes iron rust. Rust is iron oxide. It happens when water allows the oxygen to dissolve in it and get to the surface of the metal. Salt water has dissolve salts in it which makes it work faster.


How can I rust metal using vinegar and salt?

To rust metal using vinegar and salt, create a mixture of vinegar and salt and soak the metal in it. The acid in the vinegar and the salt will react with the metal, causing it to rust over time.