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AlexandreDavigne: typo/link fix.

2013-02-11T17:30:45Z

typo/link fix.

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	'''Rust''' is the common term for the oxidization of [[steel]] or [[iron]], a chemical change caused by exposure to oxygen, frequently the oxygen in [[water]]. Rust appears as a brown or orange discolouration which can be scrubbed off. This discolouration can stain and damage [[~~fabrics~~\|fabric]].		'''Rust''' is the common term for the oxidization of [[steel]] or [[iron]], a chemical change caused by exposure to oxygen, frequently the oxygen in [[water]]. Rust appears as a brown or orange discolouration which can be scrubbed off. This discolouration can stain and damage [[fabric\|fabric]].

	The oxidization of [[copper]], [[bronze]] or [[brass]] is called ''verdigris'', as it appears to be a greenish growth on the metal itself.		The oxidization of [[copper]], [[bronze]] or [[brass]] is called ''verdigris'', as it appears to be a greenish growth on the metal itself.

User 144: categorising

2006-05-23T08:48:14Z

categorising

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	[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.		[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.

			==Rust Prevention==
			===Medieval Methods===
	The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[period forging\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.		The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[period forging\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.
			===Modern Methods===

	[[Modern]] solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization. [[Aluminum]] is also resistant to oxidization is is sometimes used in [[SCA]] armour.		[[Modern]] solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization. [[Aluminum]] is also resistant to oxidization is is sometimes used in [[SCA]] armour.
			[[category:metal]]

Paul Matisz: added lead, gold and silver

2005-10-19T18:22:30Z

added lead, gold and silver

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	'''Rust''' is the common term for [[steel]] or [[iron]] ~~which has been oxidized~~, a chemical change caused by exposure to oxygen, frequently the oxygen in [[water]]. Rust appears as a brown or orange discolouration which can be scrubbed off. This discolouration can stain and damage [[fabrics\|fabric]].		'''Rust''' is the common term for the oxidization of [[steel]] or [[iron]], a chemical change caused by exposure to oxygen, frequently the oxygen in [[water]]. Rust appears as a brown or orange discolouration which can be scrubbed off. This discolouration can stain and damage [[fabrics\|fabric]].

	The oxidization of [[copper]], [[bronze]] or [[brass]] is called ''verdigris'', as it appears to be a greenish growth on the metal itself.		The oxidization of [[copper]], [[bronze]] or [[brass]] is called ''verdigris'', as it appears to be a greenish growth on the metal itself.

			[[Silver]] is said to ''tarnish'' when it oxidizes, and can be re-polished to a high sheen.

			Certain [[period]] [[metal\|metals]] such as [[lead]] and [[gold]] do not oxidize at all. Lead was therefore commonly used as a construction material (in particular to roof buildings) and gold was considered extremely valuable. Both these metals were too soft and heavy to be used as materials in armour, however.

	[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.		[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.
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	The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[period forging\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.		The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[period forging\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.

	Modern solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization.		[[Modern]] solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization. [[Aluminum]] is also resistant to oxidization is is sometimes used in [[SCA]] armour.

Cian: remove category:armour

2005-10-18T23:12:22Z

remove category:armour

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	'''Rust''' is the common term for [[steel]] or [[iron]] which has been oxidized, a chemical change caused by exposure to oxygen, frequently the oxygen in [[water]]. Rust appears as a brown or orange discolouration which can be scrubbed off. This discolouration can stain and damage [[fabrics\|fabric]].		'''Rust''' is the common term for [[steel]] or [[iron]] which has been oxidized, a chemical change caused by exposure to oxygen, frequently the oxygen in [[water]]. Rust appears as a brown or orange discolouration which can be scrubbed off. This discolouration can stain and damage [[fabrics\|fabric]].

	The oxidization of [[copper]], [[bronze]] or [[brass]] is called '''verdigris''', as it appears to be a greenish growth on the metal itself.		The oxidization of [[copper]], [[bronze]] or [[brass]] is called ''verdigris'', as it appears to be a greenish growth on the metal itself.

	[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.		[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.
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	Modern solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization.		Modern solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization.

	[[category:armour]]

Paul Matisz at 19:13, 18 October 2005

2005-10-18T19:13:05Z

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	[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.		[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.

	The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[~~forge~~\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.		The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[period forging\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.

	Modern solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization.		Modern solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization.

Paul Matisz: spellng

2005-10-18T19:09:51Z

spellng

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	The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[forge\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.		The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[forge\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.

	Modern ~~solution~~ to the ~~rusting~~ problem include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization.		Modern solutions to the problem of rust include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization.

	[[category:armour]]		[[category:armour]]

Paul Matisz at 19:09, 18 October 2005

2005-10-18T19:09:29Z

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	The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[forge\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.		The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[forge\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.

			Modern solution to the rusting problem include [[stainless steel]] and [[galvanized steel]], both of which resist (but are not proof against) oxidization.

	[[category:armour]]		[[category:armour]]

Paul Matisz at 19:08, 18 October 2005

2005-10-18T19:08:05Z

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	The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[forge\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.		The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[forge\|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.

	[[category:~~armor~~]]		[[category:armour]]

Paul Matisz at 19:07, 18 October 2005

2005-10-18T19:07:46Z

New page

'''Rust''' is the common term for [[steel]] or [[iron]] which has been oxidized, a chemical change caused by exposure to oxygen, frequently the oxygen in [[water]]. Rust appears as a brown or orange discolouration which can be scrubbed off. This discolouration can stain and damage [[fabrics|fabric]].

The oxidization of [[copper]], [[bronze]] or [[brass]] is called '''verdigris''', as it appears to be a greenish growth on the metal itself.

[[Metal]] which has rusted loses some of its structural strength. In [[period]], [[maille]] was especially vulnerable to rust, owing to the difficulty in removing rust from the interlocked surface of the rings.

The best defense against rust was (and is) keeping water from contacting the metal. In period, most metal armour was painted or left covered in [[forge|forgeblack]], rather than being polished. If armour was polished, it needed frequent scouring and oiling to maintain it.

[[category:armor]]