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Ultimately, yes; every iron atom in existence, anywhere in the universe, was formed in the cataclysmic death of a supernova star. Some of the core of the star became a neutron star or black hole; the middle and outer layers of the star were blasted back into space. Every atom heavier than oxygen was produced in the same way.
Some of those iron atoms became part of the planetary nebula 6-7 billion years ago that later collapsed to form our solar system, including the Earth. So yes, the iron atoms in our cars and in our blood have passed through a supernova and come from space.
There may have been another planet in the early solar system, perhaps near to Earth. We believe that that other planet collided with the proto-Earth, and that the debris of the collision helped to form the Moon. The heavy iron-rich core of that planet probably sank to the center of the molten Earth and combined with the Earth's iron core; this may be one reason why the Earth is the densest planet overall, while the Moon is relatively much less dense.
The amount of iron that has fallen from space to the Earth since that time is probably relatively minor, but there are frequently iron meteorites. Legend says that Jim Bowie's famous "Bowie Knife" was made of meteoric iron.
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What is the origin of an iron meteorite?
Iron meteorites originate from the cores of differentiated asteroids that experienced high temperatures and pressures. These asteroids were disrupted by collisions, exposing their cores, which then traveled through space before eventually falling to Earth as meteorites.
What happens when a space shuttle leaves your atmosphere?
It will go to space and come back to earth in 2 years.
Why did Americans invent the space shuttle?
THe American's built the space shuttle to have a reusable rocket that could go out into space and come back to earth.
Do astronaut need compass?
Sure, astronauts use compasses frequently, but on the Earth ground, not in space. Compasses only work in two dimensions on a surface like Earth's, where there is a significant body of iron in the celestial body's core. Then only if the core is magnetiized, which it would most likely be, due to the spin of the celestial body. Astronauts in space are in 3 dimensions, and in space there is no iron core to be magnetized. Compasses are useless in space, assuming they are far enough away from Earth to not pick up Earth's magnetic flux lines.
Does gold come from space?
Yes, gold can come from space. Gold is thought to have been formed in supernova explosions billions of years ago and then brought to Earth through meteorite impacts. However, the majority of gold on Earth is thought to have been created through geological processes within the Earth's mantle.
Where did the many things on earth that are made of iron originally come from?
Iron found on Earth originally came from supernova explosions in outer space, where heavy elements like iron were formed and later scattered throughout the universe, eventually making their way to Earth through various processes like asteroid impacts.
Where did iron originally come from?
If the question asks about an iron to iron clothing with, it was made of.....iron. There was no electricity, and it had to be heated from a fire. This contributor has seen and held an antique iron of this type, and it was similar in shape to a modern iron.
What is space junkwhere does space junk come from?
bits of space craft remains and it comes from earth
How does steel come out of the ground?
Steel does not come out of the ground. It is the Iron Ore which is a Major Raw Material in Steel Preparation Process that is mined out of the earth. The mining of iron ore from the earth is a process in itself.
What is the origin of an iron meteorite?
Iron meteorites originate from the cores of differentiated asteroids that experienced high temperatures and pressures. These asteroids were disrupted by collisions, exposing their cores, which then traveled through space before eventually falling to Earth as meteorites.
How does iron form in nature?
Iron is formed in nature through a process called nuclear fusion in the cores of massive stars. When these stars reach the end of their life cycle, they explode in a supernova, releasing iron and other elements into space. Over time, these elements can come together to form iron-rich minerals and ores that are found on Earth.
Why did bronze age come before iron age?
because bronze was on earth first
What happens when a space shuttle leaves your atmosphere?
It will go to space and come back to earth in 2 years.
How do you tell a meteorite from a piece of iron?
If the isotopic composition of a piece of iron, or rock, is not the one typically found on Earth, then the suspicion is strong that it originated in outer space.
How is iron formed in earth crust?
Iron is not formed in the earth's crust. Most of the Earth's supply of iron is located in the Earth's core. Scientists hypothesize that as Earth was transforming into the planet we know today, iron was prevalent on the surface. However, iron was denser than its surroundings and sunk downwards. As this occurred over the Earth, the iron was eventually deposited in the core. Traces of iron can still be found in the crust, however. * * * * * Originally, the iron would have been created in the later stages of the nuclear fusion that took place in some nearby star. The iron would have been blown into space when the star became a nova at the end of its life and was eventually captured by the gravity of our sun.
Where do iron meteorites originate from?
Iron meteorites originate from the cores of asteroids that broke apart due to collisions in space. These fragments eventually make their way to Earth as meteorites.
How is it known that the Earth's core contains iron?
We deduce that the Earth's core is mostly iron from observations of the commonality of iron which occurs in meteorites, from studies of the magnetosphere, from the effects of Earth's gravity on objects in space and the inference that the core must be of greater density than the crust and mantle to have the effect it does, and on the speed at which seismic waves travel through the various layers of the Earth.
