explain why iron articles rust readily whereas steel is also mainly made of iron does not undergo corrosion ?
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One of the properties of iron is that it reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture and gets corroded by forming rust(Fe2O3. ... Hence, iron readily rust when exposed to air. iii. Steel (stainless steel, not mild steel) is an alloy of iron having the property to resist corrosion including rusting.
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