2006-10-20 17:15:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
No; rust is a specific form of corrosion which only applies to Iron compounds.
2006-10-20 17:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by Wraith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graphite Corrosion
2016-12-18 06:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graphite can not be rusted.
Graphited grease and its coating are better examples of rust prevention.
Read about rust as follows:
(Rust is the substance formed when iron compounds corrode in the presence of oxygen and water. It is a mixture of iron oxides and hydroxides. Rusting is a common term for corrosion, and usually corrosion of steel.
Iron is found naturally in the ore haematite as iron oxide, and metallic iron tends to return to a similar state when exposed to air, (hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, etc.) and water. This corrosion is due to the oxidation reaction when iron metal returns to an energetically favourable state. Energy is given off when rust forms. The process of rusting can be summarized as three basic stages: The formation of iron(II) ions from the metal; the formation of hydroxide ions; and their reaction together, with the addition of oxygen, to create rust.)
2006-10-20 17:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way. Graphite is carbon. Rust is Iron that oxidizes (chemically reacts with Oxygen). Two totally different elements, with entirely different chemical properties.
2006-10-20 17:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by ZenPenguin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At normal temperatures, graphite (a form of carbon) does not react with oxygen and so, does not rust (oxidise).
2006-10-20 17:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by Problem Child 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, a coating of graphite will prevent rust.
2006-10-20 17:20:28 · answer #6 · answered by green star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No as E1 else is saying.... Though you can take graphite stuff and place in your freezer. Straightens any graphite product out!
2006-10-20 17:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If graphite's a metal, it can, and will, oxidize. Even nickel oxidizes!
2006-10-20 17:23:01 · answer #8 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2006-10-20 17:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by angelinvestor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋