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It depends on the situation and the type of iron it is. The other things mixed with the iron, such as carbon, oxygen and other trace metals and minerals can have a big effect on whether it will bend.

Cast iron tends to be fairly brittle and doesn't bend well. But if you heat it, it bends fairly easily. Other types of iron can be bent and curved with a little bit of effort.

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