I know! It works because potatoes are high in something called oxalic acid, which is sometimes sold in its pure form as a rust remover. When this comes into contact with rust, it creates a ...

All it takes is a bit of oxalic acid to dramatically transform the wood's appearance from drab and dated to light and fresh.

The autocatalytic interaction between hematite and Fe(II)-oxalate has long been of interest for its environmental and industrial relevance. In this study we take advantage of iron isotopic labelling ...