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How Rust and Corrosion Work
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Key Takeaways: How Rust Works
Rust is the common name of the chemical called iron oxide. Technically, it's iron oxide hydrate, because pure iron oxide isn't rust.
Rust forms when iron or its alloys are exposed to moist air. The oxygen and water in air react with the metal to form the hydrated oxide.
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- Key Takeaways: How Rust Works Rust is the common name of the chemical called iron oxide. Technically, it's iron oxide hydrate, because pure iron oxide isn't rust. Rust forms when iron or its alloys are exposed to moist air. The oxygen and water in air react with the metal to form the hydrated oxide. The familiar red form of rust is (Fe2O3), but iro...
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