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==What is rust?== | ==What is rust?== | ||
− | Rust is a kind of corrosion | + | Rust is a kind of corrosion -- a decay or breakdown of a material in reaction to its environment. |
Rust is an electro-chemical corrosion that occurs in the presence of iron, oxygen, and water. Oxygen and water are available in the open air, and iron is the principal ingredient in steel. | Rust is an electro-chemical corrosion that occurs in the presence of iron, oxygen, and water. Oxygen and water are available in the open air, and iron is the principal ingredient in steel. |