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Because it is strong and durable, the metal iron (element #26) was widely used in ancient times. It was the first metal early humans learned to use for tools. In modern uses, it is mostly found in the alloys of "steel" (iron with a small percentage of carbon). The weakness of both iron and steel is that they can be oxidized (rust), and various metals are added to steel to reduce this. The oxidation of iron plays an important part in human physiology. The iron-based protein "hemoglobin" is found in red blood cells, which enables these cells to absorb oxygen and carry it to other cells in the body. When there is oxygen in the blood, it is a bright red color due to the oxygen's combination with the iron.
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Facts about nails that rust?
iron (steel) for example if its not galvanized
How important was iron to society?
Essential in growth of the Industdrial age
What element is most important for oxygenCO2 transfer in blood?
Iron
Why is non-chelated iron important for organisms?
cause you dont have a weener
What happens when iron oxide is added to sodium hydroxide solution?
anything important
What are facts about the iron age?
facts about iron ages are Barbabas Bobbi Alli Babs Kans hardcover
What are facts about iron age?
facts about iron ages are Barbabas Bobbi Alli Babs Kans hardcover
What are Facts about iron ore?
To get to the bits of iron in the ore, you have to smelt it out. Smelting involves heating up ore until the metal becomes spongy and the chemical compounds in the ore begin to break down. Most important, it releases oxygen from the iron ore, which makes up a high percentage of common iron ores.
What are facts about the lower mantel?
it is made of iron and nickel
3 additional facts about the iron age?
When iron became cheap enough to replace bronze.
Why are facts important?
Facts tell you important things throughout history. Therefore, facts are important to know.
What is the elements for iron?
the iron is the most important
What are two important facts about the wright brothers?
Important facts about the Wright brothers
What were Zhou's facts about the development of commerce?
trade a lot of iron
What are two intersting facts about earth?
is made of nickel and iron
Does yogurt have iron?
Some yogurts do have iron in it, but some do not. I recommend looking for the nutrition facts on the back of your yogurt/package.
Which mineral is important for hemoglobin formation?
Iron
