Iron
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003084
A metallic element, atomic number 26, that is highly reactive and readily forms compounds with other elements. It is the primary component of steel and cast iron, forming the basis for many industrial applications due to its strength and abundance. Pure iron is relatively soft, but its alloys exhibit significantly enhanced mechanical properties.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003084 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Metallurgy |
| Translations | German: Eisen; Spanish: hierro; French: fer |
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"translations": {
"de": "Eisen",
"es": "hierro",
"fr": "fer"
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