Silver does not rust but fading of silver when left to environment is called as Tarnishing
Rust is the name given to the oxydisation of iron or any alloy containing it, like steel. All metals oxydise including silver, but we generally call oxydisation of silver, tarnish.
Yes, mild carbon steels are very prone to rust.
Yes. Some beliefs are that pure iron doesn't rust. This is not the case. Iron 'rsuts' or corrodes according to the following: Fe --> Fe2+ + 2e-
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Well that depends what it is for. However, 430 is not as pure as 340 so is more inclined to rust. 430 would be best if you needed magnetic properties.
Oil is used in several ways, it can be a lubricant to help reduce friction in moving parts, a fuel to power machines, a hydrolic fluid to help transfer power and to prevent rust.
i do not think that it can rust.
Tarnish is to silver as rust is to iron. Tarnish is a layer of corrosion that forms on silver when it reacts with sulfur-containing compounds, while rust is the result of iron reacting with oxygen and moisture.
The "rust" of silver is tarnish. If you want to get technical, only iron truly rusts.
It is silver oxides (Ag2O) or the rust of 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.
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Tarnish
If you are seeing rust, it's not silver. It's silverplate and the plating has worn off. Silver tarnishes but does not rust. Having said that, Maas metal polish will take it off and it will not harm what silver there is. Talk with your jeweler about replating the item.
A silver dollar cant rust, however you may get some oxidation as pool chlorine is an oxidant .
Silver (coins) do NOT rust. Rust the iron when oxidised. Silver will oxidise very slowly, to form silver oxide, which is black in colour, This oxidation process can take weeks/months to occur. If you have any silverware, you will normally polish it once a week. this prevents oxidiation. However, if you leave it unpolished for say , 6 months, the silver will appear dull or black in places; this is silver oxide.
The common name for silver oxide is simply silver(I) oxide.
Silver tone jewelry does not rust because it is typically made from a base metal such as stainless steel or brass that is coated with a thin layer of silver coloring. However, the silver coloring may tarnish over time due to exposure to air and moisture, giving it a dull appearance. Regular cleaning and proper storage can help prevent tarnishing.