Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:42pm.

Why is Iron not recommended for construction of steam pipes?

Is it because Iron reacts with air then absorbs water to form hydrated Iron (III) Oxide which causes rusting of the steam pipes.

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