Metal Rust and Corrosion

Discussions focus on the rusting and corrosion of metals like steel and stainless steel, particularly in wet, salty, marine, or humid environments, debating resistance levels and influencing factors.

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heavenlyblue May 9, 2018 View on HN

They don't rot but they get rusty.

delecti Oct 17, 2021 View on HN

Probably corrosion resistance, if I had to guess.

haimez Jan 5, 2017 View on HN

Wet blanket! The rust will sustain them!

Jowsey Apr 30, 2022 View on HN

Rust-free? That doesn't sound very safe

maxmcd Nov 15, 2013 View on HN

Corrosion might be a greater concern.

lawlessone Mar 20, 2019 View on HN

once it has been submerged taking it back out of the water will cause it to rust in the air.

glouwbug Dec 21, 2024 View on HN

Even steel plated armour succumbs to rust given the environment and time

dominojab May 26, 2021 View on HN

they rust if you have stainless still that havent been chrome or nickel plated leave them in the rain for a season or two.

Dylan16807 Dec 3, 2025 View on HN

That's not a great explanation when there's, you know, rust the material.

Armisael16 Jan 21, 2021 View on HN

It doesn’t rust as much. It very definitely does rust.