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Rusting occur in iron when it reacts with oxygen and water...the less salts in the water the faster the rusting occurs...and the more percentage of oxygen the faster it rusts.

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Do stainless steel screens prevent rust?

A stainless steel screen is less likely to rust than an iron screen. However, given the proper conditions, the coating on stainless steel can be eroded, which will make it possible for it to rust.


What happens to iron and steel in damp conditions?

Iron and steel can rust when exposed to damp conditions. When in contact with moisture and oxygen, a chemical reaction occurs causing the metal to corrode and form a reddish-brown coating known as rust. This can weaken the integrity of the iron and steel over time.


What gas in the air makes steel rust?

Oxygen is the only gas which rust the metals.


Does steel get rust . Which one of metal rust first either steel or iron?

Yes, steel can rust because it is primarily composed of iron, which reacts with oxygen and moisture to form rust (iron oxide). Between steel and pure iron, steel typically rusts first due to the presence of other elements, such as carbon, that can make it more susceptible to corrosion. Additionally, the protective layer that forms on iron may be less effective in certain steel alloys, accelerating the rusting process.


What metals rust the fastest?

Iron and steel are the metals that rust the fastest due to their high reactivity with oxygen in the presence of water. Other metals like aluminum can also rust quickly depending on the conditions, but iron and steel are generally more prone to corrosion.


What conditions does rust need to forn?

Rust forms when iron or steel is in contact with oxygen and water. This combination leads to the oxidation of iron, forming iron oxide (rust). Other factors like salt in the environment can accelerate the rusting process.


Do all iron objects rust at the same rate?

Nope,believe it or not they actually make iron beams/steel for bridges that is made to form a protective coating of rust to prevent the iron/steel from corroding/oxidizing away over time.then they have a primer paint that is made to etch into the rust coating bonding to it.this is all i know.so it depends on if you mean pure iron/steel or alloys.or the treatment of the iron when it is made


What does iron and steel turn into?

rust


Why does iron and steel rust the most?

iron and steel rusts the most because of a process called oxidation. if the minerals that are in iron and steel mix with the oxygen in the air, the minerals will react by forming rust.


How can steel rust?

The iron part of steel combines with oxygen in the air, or dissolved in water. This is a chemical reaction, which produces iron oxide- rust.


How is rust produced?

Rust is iron oxide. So when iron oxidizes you get rust. So iron and steel (iron and carbon) are prone to this happening while metal like aluminum well not rust.


Why stainless steel is better then iron?

Stainless steel is stronger and retards rust unlike iron

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