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Does iron rust in water

Updated: 8/11/2023
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14y ago

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The oxygen dissolved in the water combines with the iron to form iron oxide, or rust (Fe2O3H2O).

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It does not take very long for iron to rust in water if it is not protected. If iron is not protected it can start rusting within a few days.

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Yes, the iron reacts with oxygen in the water to make iron oxides known as rust.

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