Rust Remover Essay

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Background of the Study
Throughout the world, the products which are extensively used are iron and steel products. These are because iron is one of the strongest and cheapest metals, because of its strength and cheapness it is commonly used in manufacturing tools, mechanical equipment and also building parts. Because of this iron and steel has been a great prominence in the industry thus prevention of rust and removing of rust is the basis of the technological advancement we have today. Some of these advancements that inhibit rust formation are the application of coating and paint, galvanization, rust resistant alloys, bluing and even cathodic protection. Rust has been a part of our lives ever since, and eventually iron materials will corrode …show more content…

Commercial rust removers are sold in the market today, and there are various methods to remove rust by using certain ingredients and tools to remove it. Commonly called rust removers or converters these are primers engineered to be applied directly on the surface to convert residual rust on steel surfaces to harmless and adherent chemical compounds (corrosion-doctors, n.d.). The ingredient that produces the rust converters mechanism is tannin, which reacts with iron oxide turning it to iron tannate. Its main constituent is phosphoric acid (corrosion-doctors, n.d.). These rust removers remove rust, but anti-rust products can cause acid burns, skin and eyes irritation when it comes in contact and poisoning when a person accidentally swallows or inhales anti-rust products especially if used in a secluded area, such as the workshop in the engine room. Rust must be removed immediately and safely without sacrificing a lot of effort or resources. For this reason, elimination of rust is needed, in the most available, most immediate and in the most cost-effective way. Therefore the study must be conducted to find the best method of removing rust which is also in the comparison with the commercial rust removers being sold at the market today. In turn, the best method to remove rust can be accomplished in a way without sacrificing additional effort and

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