Why Things Rust
    Chemistry

    Why Things Rust

    Rust is fire on a thousand-year timer. Same chemistry, slow speed.

    Campfire on the left. Rusty car on the right. SAME chemical reaction — just running at different speeds. Rust is fire on a thousand-year timer.

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