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Rust is the
result of a conversion process that takes place when oxygen
and moisture come into contact with metal.
The oxygen and water combine with iron to create a
brown coating (hydrated ferric oxide) on the surface of the
metal. The
interaction between the water and iron is accelerated if salts
are added to the mix. Because
the oxide that is created is bulky and porous, it allows
oxygen access to the iron below, causing additional oxidation.
If allowed to continue, the iron metal will be
completely converted to ferric oxide or solid rust, which is
weak and flaky. Once
the rust starts, it can even travel under paint forcing the
paint away from the metal, allowing more moisture and oxygen
to come in contact with the metal surface.
In
the U. S. alone, rust is responsible for $276 billion dollars
of damage on an annual basis.
It causes deterioration of equipment and metal parts,
resulting in high replacement costs.
It also affects new products kept in storage, resulting
in high disposal costs. Rust
is a naturally occurring condition that has had a dramatic
impact on our environment throughout time.
Until
recently, the only ways to combat rust were through rust
inhibitors or through rust removers such as mechanical or
chemical processes, which can harm the metal and surrounding
materials. Inhibitors are only good if they are applied prior to the
formation of rust. Once
rust has formed, more elaborate steps need to be taken to
remove the rust. Now
there is a more effective, safer, and less expensive way to
remove rust. With
Evapo-Rust™, simply soak the rusted material in the Evapo-Rust™
solution and let the de-rusting chemistry do the work.
No scrubbing, special equipment, toxic chemicals, or
special treatment is required.
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