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Rust is the name given to the compound Iron oxide, which forms when Iron reacts with Oxygen in the air. Metals which do not contain Iron or Chlorine don't rust.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agobecause a chemical reaction takes place when metal (iron mostly) reacts with water and the air, this causes rust to take form.
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How does metal rust?
When water gets on metal an than dries quickly, some of the water turns into rust. Think of it this way if you leave the steam in the bathroom from the shower and it finally goes away...it turns into rust.
What is the relation of pH and corrosion rate?
No, the amount of rust is determined by the amount of available oxygen. The pH will affect the rate of the formation of the rust, not the ultimate amount. yes. It takes oxygen to oxidize metal (rust) and if your pH level of water is either Alkali or acidic then you wont get rust. A different type of oxidation takes place
Does oxygen rust iron?
Iron ores are frequently iron oxides and don't rust.
What is wheat rust disease disease?
Leaf wheat rust, caused by Puccinia triticina, is the most common rust disease of wheat. Wind rust spore are blown in the wind and can infect host plants hundreds of kilometers from their source plant, which can result in wheat leaf rust epidemics on a continental scale. It is sometimes called cereal rust because it affects cereal crops.
Is a rust mite single celled?
yes
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.
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.
What metals rust the fastest?
Iron is the only metal that rusts - rust is a specific term for that metal.
Does metal furniture rust easily?
If untreated and left exposed to the elements metal furniture will rust.
Is metal rust bad for trees?
Metal rust will not harm trees. There are a number of fungus rusts that can harm plants but they are not metal rusts.
Rust is formed as a result of oxidation of which metal?
Rust is formed as a result of oxidation of iron (Fe) metal.
How do you make rust on little alchemy?
rust=air+metal
