Technology and the Iron Industry

By kelly on Aug 2, 2021 in Uses of Iron

Iron has been utilised by humans since prehistoric times. This metal was an intrinsic part of human development and continues to be a major aspect of modern infrastructures. However, the iron industry of today has advanced dramatically. As a result, people who work within the sector have access to a range of convenient technology. Apple hardware is beneficial due to...

Factual Information about Iron

By kelly on May 10, 2020 in Uses of Iron

From vital building steel to helping transport oxygen and nourishing plants, iron helps to sustain lives on earth. In plants, the element is vital in making of chlorophyll as it’s an important element of hemoglobin in animals. Presently, nearly ninety-eight percent of refined metals are iron. Most of the refined iron is used in making steel. Although iron is the...

Different Uses of Iron

By kelly on Apr 12, 2020 in Uses of Iron

Iron happens to be the most common metal on earth. It plays a crucial role in ensuring life goes on, as it has different uses. Classified in Group 8 of the periodic table of elements, iron is not only available on earth but also in the sun and stars according to different scientific researches. Iron is brittle, and malleable, but also hard, which makes it one of the...

How Iron Works

By kelly on Mar 20, 2020 in Uses of Iron

Even before modern civilisation, iron was still a crucial aspect of life. Toolmakers back in the day were making implements using meteorites which weren’t as abundant as iron is now. However, iron exists in the form of iron ore which has to be mined from the ground. To get iron from the ore, smelting has to take place, and this is usually done under very high...

Is Iron the Missing Piece in the Fight Against Global Warming?

By kelly on Feb 19, 2020 in Uses of Iron

The world is facing a common enemy; global warming. As the effects of global warming continue to manifest, scientists think iron, the most common mineral on earth could be holding the key to solving this puzzle. Scientific think tanks have put across proposals, and this could be all we have to slay this enemy. By adding iron into the oceans, scientists say this...

Different Types of Iron

By kelly on Jan 7, 2020 in Uses of Iron

There are two major types of iron, and they are wrought and cast iron. Wrought Iron This happens to be the most commonly used, especially by blacksmiths. It is the purest iron, and before being put to any use, it has to be passed through a furnace. Wrought iron is very common nowadays because of its decorative aspect. It is used to make custom pieces such as...