rust

[kiss-a-monkey]

What makes rust? How do you rust aluminum coke tabs? What substance do you rust them with? please answer asap

[jwibbenmeyer]

Rust is caused by a chemical process known as oxidation. This is a process which occurs with many metals because they contain iron. The easiest way to see if a metal will rust is to add water to the metal and allow it to set in the open air.
The following website contains additional information:
http://www.dualport.com/bustech/rust.html

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