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Iron is the sixth most abundant element in the Universe, and the most common refractory element. Iron is consequently the most abundant element on Earth, but only the fourth most abundant element in the Earth's crust.hardness of 20-30 Brinell and due to high availability its cost is lower than other metal. its corrosion resistance is more but we can increases it s by adding carbon 0.2% to 2%.( the mixture of iron+carbon=steel).

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