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One can deform a bar of iron elastically i.e. after the forces on the bar are removed , the iron bar will move back into its original, non deformed shape. You can already guess that there is a limit to elastically loading such an iron bar. Too large a force will deform the bar plastically or, in simpler words, forever. Back to flexible. I understand your question is about elasticity and iron has it to a limit.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoPure iron is relatively soft and easily worked (malleable). Iron heated to high temperatures and alloyed with carbon and other elements is called steel, which can be made extremely hard and durable, but not easily worked.
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∙ 12y agoSoft iron is easier to magnetize as compared to steel and much easier to demagnetize too. However steel retains its magnetism better and thus makes a better magnet as compared to iron. This is why iron is used mostly as a temporary magnet, rather than a permanent one.
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What is the difference between soft and hard iron?
The essential difference between soft iron and hard iron is in the crystalline structure of the metals. This is sometimes due to the presence of impurities, but the over-riding effect is that of heat treatment. The basic techniques (for iron) are to get it white-hot, then cool it slowly; this produces soft iron. Alternatively, get it dull red, or bright red, or yellow, or white, then plunge it into cold liquid. This process, called quenching, hardens the iron. Picking the correct colour before quenching gives just the hardness needed.
What three ways can you magnetize soft iron?
what are three methods of magnetising a piece of soft iron
What is the difference between soft and hard objects explain?
Soft, are kinda squisht and hard thing well, there kinda hard...
Is argon hard or soft?
I don't know if Argon is hard or soft, that is why I am asking you, but apparently you won't give me the answer! >.< I'm guessing soft, but i dunno..
Is xenon soft?
No, it is neither hard nor soft. It is a gas!
Is iron hard or soft?
it depends on what state it's in(:
How does soft iorn is different from hard iron?
That depends on what you mean - soft iron is usually the name given to iron that is easily magnetised and demagnetised. In which case it is usually very pure. Mecahnically soft and hard irons have different crystal structures and trace impurities, although iron is more correctly known as steel when it is anything but 100% pure iron.
Is zinc soft?
Zinc is considered a hard metal; its hardness is similar to that of Iron.
How do you distinguish between soft and hard metals sodium and iron?
Do they do they bend thiner or thicker
Is basalt a soft rock?
Basalt is a relatively heavy iron rich hard rock.
What is soft iron hardness?
Pure iron is relatively soft and easily worked (malleable). Iron heated to high temperatures and alloyed with carbon and other elements is called steel, which can be made extremely hard and durable, but not easily worked.
What is the difference between soft and hard iron?
The essential difference between soft iron and hard iron is in the crystalline structure of the metals. This is sometimes due to the presence of impurities, but the over-riding effect is that of heat treatment. The basic techniques (for iron) are to get it white-hot, then cool it slowly; this produces soft iron. Alternatively, get it dull red, or bright red, or yellow, or white, then plunge it into cold liquid. This process, called quenching, hardens the iron. Picking the correct colour before quenching gives just the hardness needed.
Why is soft material is preferred to make electomagnet than hard?
I assume you mean "soft iron" ... so that it quickly loses its magnetism when the current flow stops.
What softwoods are hard?
All woods are hard but depending what your description what of hard is like rock can be really soft compared to iron and wool can be harder than a polyester fleece throw
Is brown soft or hard?
Hard
What is the difference between soft and hard information?
Soft information refers to qualitative data that is subjective and difficult to quantify, such as customer satisfaction or market trends. Hard information, on the other hand, refers to quantitative data that is objective and can be easily measured, like financial statements or production numbers. Soft information is typically more open to interpretation compared to hard information.
What three ways can you magnetize soft iron?
what are three methods of magnetising a piece of soft iron
