exploratorium: Just Rust The geometric patterns shown above appeared on a tin can that was stored in a basement for 14 years, then exposed to salt air for 6 years. While it’s unclear what caused the rust to form in these patterns, it is probably the result of some type of crystal growth. See the can for yourself at the Exploratorium in an exhibit titled Just Rust. Photo by Amy Snyder via http://www.exploratorium.edu/downloads/wallpaper/

exploratorium:

Just Rust

The geometric patterns shown above appeared on a tin can that was stored in a basement for 14 years, then exposed to salt air for 6 years. While it’s unclear what caused the rust to form in these patterns, it is probably the result of some type of crystal growth. See the can for yourself at the Exploratorium in an exhibit titled Just Rust.

Photo by Amy Snyder

via http://www.exploratorium.edu/downloads/wallpaper/

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