Rusted chain on a beach. Rusting (corrosion) is a chemical process in which iron reacts with water and oxygen to form iron (III) oxide. Salt in the se

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Rusted chain on a beach. Rusting (corrosion) is a chemical process in which iron reacts with water and oxygen to form iron (III) oxide. Salt in the seawater has accelerated the corrosion process.

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