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Rust is Simply oxidation.

It happens when Oxygen comes in contact with something and creates a chemical reaction.

This reaction creates "oxides".

Iron + oxygen = Iron oxide. (red rust on steel)

Aluminum + Oxygen = Aluminum Oxide. (Dull color on aluminum)

The way to stop rust is by preventing oxygen from reaching the surface. (creating a barrier between the surface and the atmosphere.) This can be done by plating the surface, or coating with a non-reactive substance like certain oils...

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