Book 21, Question 34
Is Rust Magnetic?
Is rust magnetic? Ordinary rust is a reddish iron oxide, and it is only very weakly magnetic. A magnet can still stick to a rusty nail, though.
More fun facts
- Rust is iron oxide that forms on iron and steel.
- It is orange and flaky.
- Some iron oxides, like magnetite, are strongly magnetic.
- Scientists found tiny bits of iron oxide could be moved with a magnet.
- They hope to use rust-made particles to clean water.
Sources: BBC, Scientific American
Questions kids ask
Which kind of iron oxide is strongly magnetic?
Magnetite is strongly magnetic.