Re: How can I make metal rust quickly?

Date: Tue Jan 5 01:23:36 1999
Posted By: Ken Johnsen, MadSci Admin
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 915468877.Ch

Message:


Many metals can be oxidized.

When the metal is iron, we call the oxide "rust". 

When other metals oxidize we call the oxide an "oxide".

Only IRON oxide is called 'rust' 

Tin oxide is called either tin oxide or stannous oxide.. It is NOT called rust.

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