Hi, Kathy,

Rust is a very poor conductor, as anyone with a rusty car and wiring
trouble can testify. Corrosion on battery terminals can ruin a connection,
and where oxidisation is deliberate, such as in anodising of aluminium,
electrical conductivity is poor to non-existant, depending on the thickness
of the oxide layer.

Peter Duncan




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I was asked a question today and I can't seem to find the answer.  I think
I know but I need more then a gut feel.

Is rust conductive, just a by product, or both?  The materials we were
discussing are phosphorus, bronze, iron.  Thanks in advance.

Kat
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