The Rust Race
CWSF · 2026 Curiosity & Ingenuity
Overview
We studied the chemistry behind rust, which liquid rusts rebar the fastest and what you can do to prevent rust. We studied rust because in 2025 one of us went to California and noticed that many cars there didn't have rust, unlike here in Canada where many of our cars do have rust due to the harsh climate. It’s interesting to find out the science behind such an ordinary and common problem, how fast rust develops, and that some rust prevention strategies really do work. It matters because rust is an important consideration when constructing a building or taking care of your car in our climate, with the snow and road salt.
Awards (1)
- Selected for CWSF 2026
Competition history
- CWSF 2026
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