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Two normally used chemicals on the highways during winter for ice removal are potassium chloride and sodium chloride. These chemicals are corrosive and cause oxidation on the surfaces of vehicles. Bare metal has nothing to protect it and it will usually rust, as does any unpainted or coated surface on cars. Painted surfaces that do not have a clear coat on them could and will oxidize as well, hence the need for waxing a clean car. Clear coats will eventually get damaged as well but it takes a much longer time.

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What effect does salt used on roads in the winter have on rusting cars?

Salt used on roads in the winter can speed up the rusting process of cars by promoting corrosion on the metal surfaces. The salt lowers the melting point of ice on the road, but when it comes into contact with a car's metal components, it can cause rust to develop more rapidly. Regular washing and waxing of the car can help reduce the impact of salt on rusting.


Did the invention of cars have any effect on the number or types of roads that existed?

Not at first. If you look at historical film footage you will see the early cars sliding around on the roads at that time. And Ford offered skis and tracks for their model T cars for winter driving. But clearly roads continued to develop, culminating in the introduction of the interstate highway system in the 1950s to enable Americans to drive from coast to coast conveniently.


Did invention of cars had any effect on the number or types of roads that existed?

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Why do cars in the northen state rust faster?

The northern states use salt on the roads during the winter months.


Why do cars get more rusty in winter?

roadways are wet , salt is used on roads to melt ice and it corrodes steel .


Why calcium chloride spread on roads during winter season?

When calcium chloride is added to water, it lowers the freezing point. When spread on ice, it has the effect of melting the ice, and turning it to water. Calcium chloride is slightly less corrosive to metals that its "cousin", sodium chloride (salt), and so causes less rusting of cars, bridges, and guard rails.


What happened to cars and roads in the 1920s?

Cars were improved tremendously and roads were converted from gravel and dirt to paved roads.


How does electroplating improve cars?

It prevents the body from rusting.


How do car manufacturers follow to prevent their cars from rusting?

Car manufacturers probably use paint for preventig their cars against rusting . Galvanization is also one such processes.galvanizing


What is the uses and meaning of rock salt?

Rock salt - is mainly used to grit roads in winter to reduce the chance of cars slipping on ice.


What has roads no cars?

Airport


Why is snow removed from the roads in the winter?

If the snow isn't removed from the roads in winter, cars don't have any traction. This means they can slide when they turn or brake, and that causes accidents. If the snow is too high, it can block views of the road and cause people to walk into oncoming traffic or cause cars to collide. Deep snow will prevent a vehicle from being able to move, sort of like driving into a wall.

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