Question

State some ways to prevent rusting of iron

Answer 1

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Rusting can be prevented by any method which keeps the iron away from moisture or oxygen, or which protects the surface of iron from coming in direct contact with the atmosphere.

Methods to prevent rusting:

1.Rusting of iron can be prevented by acrylic painting.

2.Rusting of iron can be prevented by applying grease or oil.

3.Rusting of iron can be prevented by galvanisation, i.e. coating the layer with zinc metal.

4.Rusting of iron can be prevented by tin-plating or chromium plating.

5.Rusting of iron can be prevented by alloying it to make stainless steel.

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