Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its surfaces, oxygen from the air lingers nearby, and together they begin to quietly attack the metal. The iron in the ...

Any items made from iron or iron alloys are prone to developing rust when exposed to moisture or oxygen. This exposure causes a chemical process called oxidation, where iron is converted to iron oxide ...

Binghamton University, State University of New York provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation US. Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its ...