answersLogoWhite

0

Can too much iron be toxic?

Updated: 8/9/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Best Answer

Iron Filings are not dangerous to touch but going close to them and smelling them are dangerous because they are tiny pieces of metal and are dangerous if it reaches the internal organs so be careful.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Human beings need a certain amount of iron in their diet - red blood cells use iron to transport oxygen through the body.

It's impossible to make a judgment on all cereal in all amounts, but generally speaking cereal isn't allowed to contain toxic components and legally be sold.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

well, it depends what type of iron, if it's those hot ones, the smell from it cause people vomit or sick, but if it's just the ones that's used to build houses, it does nothing.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

That'dbe all down to the concentration. It is possible to get too much iron in your body, but at normal or moderately elevated levels it's harmless.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

possibly...if you eat it! Otherwise I know that it is safe if you don't eat it because we used it in science class! :)

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

It can if you combine hydrochloric acid with it, and that makes a very toxic hydrochloric sulfide.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Can too much iron be toxic?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is iron dangerous to our health?

Iron is not dangerous to our health. Iron is a nice supplement to take in moderation. Too much iron is toxic to the body, just like too much of anything. Most notably, women can tolerate iron intake more than men can, because of their menstrual cycles depleting their iron levels.


Is solid iron dangerous?

Dangerous in what sense? If you mean toxic, the answer is generally no, though iron poisoning is possible if you ingest too much. Fine iron powder can be flammable if dispersed in air. A solid iron rod can be an effective blunt weapon.


Is solid dangerous?

Dangerous in what sense? If you mean toxic, the answer is generally no, though iron poisoning is possible if you ingest too much. Fine iron powder can be flammable if dispersed in air. A solid iron rod can be an effective blunt weapon.


Is iron toxic or hazardous'?

no iron is not hazardous. your can be in a room full of iron and not die. however iron is toxic.


Do men need iron supplements?

Yes you need iron because if you don't have iron then you can not live


Can too much oxygen be toxic?

Yes it can.


Can a plant be given too much phosphorus?

Yes, it is toxic if too much is given.


Is too much strongid for cats toxic?

yes


Can too much alcohol result in too much iron in the blood?

no


What is iron toxicity?

toxic found in iron


Will too much iron cause back pain?

Can too much iron cause cause low back pain


Are acorn toxic to horses?

No, but too much of them can cause colic.