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Steel. Only things containing iron can rust.
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What water will rust the fastest cold or hot water?
warm water will rust metal faster
Do you have any usues for rust?
The application of rust is very useful to any metal where conductivity is critical.
What causes OJ to rust a nail?
Rust occurs when a metal oxidizes. The ingredients needed to make a metal rust is oxygen and breaking compounds such as the citric acid in orange juice or salty water in oceans.
Does saltwater make metal rust faster than unsalted water?
Salt water does make nails rust faster than non-salted water, because when salt is added to water, it will rust the top layer of the nail, and then make the nail basically shed its top layer. Then the salt will rust that layer, and this process continues until the whole nail is rusted. Normal water can only really rust the top layer, and can't get to the rest of the nail.
What is discoloration of metal by exposure to air?
rust
What metals rust the fastest?
Iron is the only metal that rusts - rust is a specific term for that metal.
What water will rust the fastest cold or hot water?
warm water will rust metal faster
What liquids makes metals rust the fastest?
What can make a metal rust fastest is meat enzyme it might take a few days but it will help Water is another substance that can make a metal rust fast Another substance is soda and sugar
How do you do the experiment 'Which metal rust fastest copper bronze or steel?
i dont know of an experiment to test this but copper will not rust, and bronze being comprised of tin and copper, the answer to which will rust fastest is steel. I hope this helps you.
What type of liquid does metal rust the fastest in?
Water with oxygen (air). However, only one metal 'rusts' . It is IRON and forms iron oxide (rust). Other metals do NOT rust. They form 'oxides.
When does rusting occur fastest?
Instant surface rust, much like bare aluminum gets oxydized immidiately.
Does aerosol make metal rust?
Aerosol does not make metal rust, rust is actually another element in the air effecting the metal.
Is gold the only metal that does not rust?
Gold is not the only metal that does not rust. Copper is another metal that doesn't rust, and so is platinum and nickel.
Is rust a type of fungus?
No, rust is the formation of a layer of a metal oxide on the surface of a metal.
Why does salt water rust the fastest?
Because salt water has codium to make rust.
Why does rust flake away from metal?
Rust flakes away from metal because its a layer of loose material. The metal underneath is no longer protected and will begin to rust also.
How does cast iron respond to rust?
Rust is the oxidation of the cast iron. Oxygen in the air combines with the base metal to create the rust. The rust protects the metal underneath. Cast iron is not "reacting" to rust. It is participating in FORMING the rust. ************** previous answer below *************** Very well as the rust actually protects the base metal
