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What is rust? Explain why painted metal diesn,t go rusty. |
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Answer» s well as iron ALLOYS, rusts because of a chemical reaction KNOWN as oxidation. When iron is exposed to MOISTURE or oxygen, oxidation occurs. During this chemical reaction, iron is converted into iron oxide. The iron oxide typically has a reddish, flaky appearance that becomes progressively WORSE over time. |
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