Originally Posted By: dakkon

The only metals that do not oxidize (Rust) are platinum and gold. All other metals do oxidize, including Aluminum...

Don't confuse rust with oxidation.
Rust is a laymen term for metals, typically with iron content, that fall apart (become oxide dust) following the oxidation process.
Some metals as you correctly mention, gain a layer of surface oxidation but that layer then protects the underlying metal from further exposure to oxygen. This process is not "rusting" as the term is used.

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