Rusty nail. Rust (hydrated iron oxide) results from a reaction between iron and atmospheric water vapour and oxygen. This corrodes and weakens the ori

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Rusty nail. Rust (hydrated iron oxide) results from a reaction between iron and atmospheric water vapour and oxygen. This corrodes and weakens the original iron structure.

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Keywords: corroded, corrosion, ferric, hydrated, iron, metal, nail, oxidation, oxide, oxidised, rust, rusting, rusty, steel, wood