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Oiling prevents rust by repelling water. As we all know, oil and water don't mix, therefore, a coat of oil (or silicone or grease or something else that repels water will keep water away from the metal parts that could rust.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 16y agoOil does not evaporate, so it leaves a permanent coating on the metal. Because it stays there, the oxygen in the air can't come into contact with the rust, making it worse. Oxygen is what causes the rusting in the first place.
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∙ 9y agoThere are a few reasons why oil is great at preventing rusting. Oil prevents the metal from mixing with oxygen.
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∙ 15y agoRusting only happens when iron is in the presence of water an oxygen. The oil creates a layer around the iron (usually steel), meaning that it can't make contact with any water or oxygen
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How do you stop shoes from sqeaking?
Oil Them.........
Does Oil Stop Friction?
no, it just reduces it
How does salt affect the rusting away of metals?
Bob
What type of energy causes rusting to occur?
Chemical
One difference between rusting and burning?
During the burning process, a large amount of heat is released. On the other hand, very little amount of heat is released during the rusting process.
What is used on a speed boat engine to stop it from rusting?
on a speed boat to stop it from you coat it with oil i thimk
How can iron be treated to stop it from rusting?
cover in oil, paint, grease or plastic. or galvanise it
How does oil stop rust?
Supposedly, oil forms a protective layer around the rusting metal, not allowing water and oxygen to get to it, but it has been proven to be highly ineffective.
What substance does not stop iron from rusting?
Substances that don't stop iron from rusting include:flourcementtoothpasteironlyemilkpastahairdirtcarbonwatersalad dressingaspirincopperpaperlavasulfurperchloroethylenemethanesilanestrychninetangsugarhemlockradonsaltetc.
Can antifreeze stop rusting?
No, it can't.
Do you need water to stop iron from rusting?
no
Why is paint not a suitable way to stop a chisel rusting?
Because the paint would get in the way and fall of when the chisel is in use. Wiping it down with oil is a better choice.
Why is it necessary to paint iron gates?
To stop them rusting.
How do you Prevent iron skewers from rusting?
by the use of oil
Why nails go under rusting by acid?
Because if you put nails in acid in a acid factory,it will turn brown.To stop doing that put anti-rust oil on.
What is done to stop bridges from rusting?
Metal comes in contact with oxygen. That's the main reason that many mechanics wipe down their older metal tools with oil (WD-40). The coat of oil prevents air from contacting the metal. That's why they spend much more than $100,000 to paint a bridge. The coat of paint saves them. H2O, water, has the same effect on metal.
Why is there a plastic coat around wire?
To stop it rusting or catching and snagging your clothes
