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It depends on what you mean by "heavier." Rust is less dense than iron. However, if you allow 1 gram of iron to rust completely, you will have more than 1 gram of rust. if we have equal volume of pure iron and rust (ferric oxide) then rust is lighter than iron.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo the rusting of iron does not decreases the weight of iron due to the increased weight of the oxygen which has combined with the iron.
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∙ 15y agoYes, because the rust 'oxidizes' part of the iron away, leaving a reddish, flaky 'rust'.
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∙ 9y agoRust occurs when iron interacts with oxygen and water, especially in the atmosphere. It's a form of Iron Oxide, and as such is chemically different from iron itself.
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∙ 7y agoNo, rust is corroded iron. Rust is a crumbly red colored material, iron is a hard metal with a silvery grey color.
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Why stainless steel is better then iron?
Stainless steel is stronger and retards rust unlike iron
When iron is dry does it rust?
Yes Iron ( Fe has the liability to rust when in contact in water, the reaction erupts the iron to rust.
Do only iron compounds rust?
Iron compounds do not rust. Iron and its alloys can rust. Although other metals can corrode it is usually only called rust when it is iron that is corroding.
Is lead stronger than iron?
yes
Is silver stronger than iron?
yes
Does rust make metal stronger?
rust is the oxidation of iron. oxidation happens to nearly all metals, as they are reactive. the iron combines with oxygen to create iron oxide. it makes the metal brittle and it will fall apart. so no, rust does NOT make it stronger.
Why stainless steel is better then iron?
Stainless steel is stronger and retards rust unlike iron
Why is it that steel is made up with alloy?
the various alloys have properties that are better for certain applications than pure iron. Carbide Steel is stronger than Iron Stainless Steel doesn't rust as quickly as Iron.
Is iron hide stronger then mirage?
iron hide is stronger than mirage
Can copper pennies rust?
NO!!! Because they are made of copper NOT iron.
Why is sakura so weak?
because it becomes gyrados a much stronger and rare dragon type
Does carbon dioxide cause rust?
No.because in carbon dioxide carbon is attached with oxygen.S,it prevents oxidation,since,it is stronger reducing agent than that of the iron.
When iron is dry does it rust?
Yes Iron ( Fe has the liability to rust when in contact in water, the reaction erupts the iron to rust.
Is iron a stronger reducing agent than copper?
Yes, iron is a stronger reducing agent than copper.
Can graphite rackets rust?
No they will not get rust they are not iron to get rust. only iron get rust.
Do bronze coffins rust 1860?
Bronze does not rust the way that iron does, bronze will corrode, but at a much slower rate than iron.
Does steel rust faster than iron?
yes
