Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A simple method to remove rust when you cannot use mechanical means such as grinding or a wire wheel brush because that would spoil the object that need to be de-rusted.
This video showcase an experiment using stronger concentration of weak acid and a revisitation of an old recipe to provide protection to the metal once it has been cleared from rust.
Also is presented a review of the various kind of oxides that attack iron or steel, providing a hint to distinguish them and thereby choose the best process to remove the oxide or rust.
By the way, did you know tetanus is not carried by rust?
Experiment series: youtube.com/watch?v=MWibZ754YlI&list=PLwbCeSU2Kq_wbNEUGGWLkCgvLpUz3eP-k
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0:00 Introduction
0:27 Distinguishing the various kind of rust/oxides
2:39 The misconception about tetanus and rust
4:09 Getting started with rust removal
5:09 Chemical experiment
6:46 Why this should work
10:04 Assessing the result
12:26 Protection of the metal
14:41 How to recycle and reuse wasted chemicals
A simple method to remove rust when you cannot use mechanical means such as grinding or a wire wheel brush because that would spoil the object that need to be de-rusted.
This video showcase an experiment using stronger concentration of weak acid and a revisitation of an old recipe to provide protection to the metal once it has been cleared from rust.
Also is presented a review of the various kind of oxides that attack iron or steel, providing a hint to distinguish them and thereby choose the best process to remove the oxide or rust.
By the way, did you know tetanus is not carried by rust?
Experiment series: youtube.com/watch?v=MWibZ754YlI&list=PLwbCeSU2Kq_wbNEUGGWLkCgvLpUz3eP-k
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
Website: accidentalscience.com
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Distinguishing the various kind of rust/oxides
2:39 The misconception about tetanus and rust
4:09 Getting started with rust removal
5:09 Chemical experiment
6:46 Why this should work
10:04 Assessing the result
12:26 Protection of the metal
14:41 How to recycle and reuse wasted chemicals
