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What is rust and is it the worst?
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A somewhat natural chemical topic following cast iron: rust. This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of rust. What even is it? Where does it come from? Is it bad? Is it reversible? Let's get into it.
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References from this episode
Turning Back Time: Watching Rust Transform into Iron - National Institute of Standards and Technology
The Color of Soil - United States Department of Agriculture
Why does metal rust? - American Chemical Society
Ultra-Pure Water - National…
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