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Chemical formula of rust.

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Several forms of rust are distinguishable visually and by spectroscopy, and form under different circumstances.Rust consists of hydrated iron(III) oxides Fe2O3. nH2O, iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH), Fe(OH)3. Rusting is the common term for corrosion of iron and its alloys, such as steel.

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