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Does copper or iron corrode faster and why?

Iron corrodes faster than copper because iron is more susceptible to oxidation in the presence of moisture and oxygen, leading to the formation of rust. Copper, on the other hand, forms a protective layer of copper oxide (patina) on its surface that slows down the rate of corrosion.


Does dirty copper become clean in distilled water?

No, placing dirty copper in distilled water will not clean it. To clean dirty copper, you may need to use specific cleaning agents or methods such as a mixture of vinegar and salt, or a commercial metal cleaner.


What happens when copper is exposed to salt water?

When copper is exposed to salt water, it can undergo a chemical process called corrosion. The salt water can cause the copper to react with oxygen in the air, forming copper oxide on its surface. This can lead to the degradation of the copper over time, weakening it and potentially causing it to rust or develop a patina.


Word for copper rust?

Copper rust is commonly referred to as patina, which is a greenish-blue or greenish-brown film that forms on the surface of copper and other metals when exposed to air over time.


Does water affect pennies?

As pennies are not made of iron, they cannot rust under any circumstances.However they can corrode. The copper shell will produce a green corrosion product, the zinc core can corrode completely away as a transparent water soluble corrosion product. This corrosion will be very slow in plain water (much slower than iron rusts in water) but will be much faster if an acid is added to the water.

Related Questions

Which water rust a coin faster salt or fresh water?

salt will rust the coin faster thanfresh water


Will coins rust faster in salt water or in fresh water?

Yes they will.


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 do coins rust faster in salt water than fresh water?

Modern coins cannot rust, as they are not made of iron.


Will iron rust faster in salt water or fresh water?

Iron will rust more quickly in salt water than fresh freshwater. The salt in the water accelerates the corrosion process.


Will a quarter rust faster in salt water or fresh water?

salt water cause of the salt particals in the water


Do nails rust faster in fresh water or vinegar?

A nail would probably rust faster in fresh water because rusting, also called oxidation occurs when large amounts of oxygen are forced into the metals pores, causing it to turn brittle.


Which will rust faster Cooper or silver?

copper and silver dont rust. but copper tarnishes and so does silver. but copper will tarnish faster than silver. also, learn to spell please.


Does bronze rust faster in salt water or fresh water?

Bronze will typically rust faster in salt water due to the higher presence of ions that accelerate the oxidation process compared to fresh water. Salt water contains more dissolved ions, such as sodium and chloride, which can enhance the corrosion of metals like bronze.


What coin will rust faster in salt water?

A penny will rust faster because it made entirely of zinc with a thin outer coating of copper, and zinc is made to rust unlike nickel which is used to make nickels, dimes, etc...


Will a coin rust in fresh water?

It depends on the coin, however most will not as generally most coins do not contain iron (or steel). coins made from copper or tin will not rust ever.


Why do copper pipes carrying hot water rust more quicker?

Copper doesn't rust