General Rust Information

Is Evapo-Rust safe to use on the inside of gas tanks? Many happy customers have used Evapo-Rust for this exact purpose. Evapo-Rust is not acidic and will not eat away good metal or promote rust like acids. It is also water soluble so it can be rinsed with water. Small tanks, like...

Yes! Stainless steel can rust. If you are experiencing rust on your 'stainless' steel, you are not alone as we often have customers call us looking for help with that very same issue; rust on their stainless steel. There are over 150 grades of stainless steel and some are more prone to...

Aluminum corrodes but it does not rust. Rust refers only to iron and steel corrosion. Aluminum is actually very prone to corrosion. However, aluminum corrosion is aluminum oxide, a very hard material that actually protects the aluminum from further corrosion. Aluminum oxide corrosion...

Magnesium doesn't technically rust. Rust is only the corrosion of iron or steel However, magnesium does corrode very quickly. Unlike the reddish brown rusted surface of iron corrosion, magnesium corrosion is actually more of dull gray film. Using a surface coating can slow magnesium...

Galvanic Corrosion FAQs What is galvanic corrosion? Galvanic corrosion is a process in which two metals are touching electrochemically in the presence of an electrolyte, causing one of the metals (the anode) to corrode faster than it would alone, and the other metal...

The Internet is full of rust removal and prevention tips, techniques, and information. Unfortunately, not all of that information is correct. When we find a site that offers sound scientific information we are happy to share it with you. Dr. Pierre Roberge has put together a site called...

What is rust?Rust is the common term for corroded steel or iron. The reddish oxide produced is caused by oxygen and moisture. What causes rust?Rust is caused by exposed metal coming into contact with oxygen and moisture. Do metals other than steel and iron rust?No, only iron and steel...