Can covering metal in a container of dry rice preserve it?

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by apolaki

Hi,

I was wondering if covering something metal like a old pendant in rice will keep it dry and halt further progression of rust, corrosion?

Could the effects be different based on the metal composition?

Salaams apolaki ...I had water droplets in my watch and someone said cover it in dry rice... It worked!!
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

[Shakethetrees]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams apolaki ...I had water droplets in my watch and someone said cover it in dry rice... It worked!!
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

I've heard that before, but, as this is a short time, once off solution, I'm sure it's OK.

Long term storage in rice could cause mold to form once humidity dampens the rice.