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rust is oxidized iron
basically that means FeO
or Iron Oxide.
this occurs on steel, as steel is iron and carbon (amongst other things)
it is the Iron that oxidizes to make the rust.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe equation is essentially X Fe + Y/2 O2 -> FeXOY. Rust is a mixture of various oxides, mainly Fe2O3.
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∙ 12y agoRust is not on the Periodic Table, it is a compound (of iron and oxygen) not an element.
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