Iron was used for thousands of years before aluminum. While aluminum is more abundant, it is not as easy to work with as iron.
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As far as I know 3 Cast Iron Alluminium (alloy) Magnesium
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During the 1930's aluminium was used for engine cowling parts.
alluminium strip is the substance which used as surface driers in a paint
Copper was available as a raw metal, while iron existed as an ore which required a special refining techniques which took a long period to perfect.
The discovery of iron dates back to ancient times, so there is no specific scientist associated with its discovery. Iron has been used by humans for thousands of years due to its abundance and utility.
Iron is by far the most coomon metal. Other examples are bronze, copper, etc.
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