JOURNAL ARTICLE

IRON.

  • Published In: Brainspace, 2025. P. 6 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Yvonne, Collette 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significance of iron, an essential element symbolized as Fe on the periodic table, highlighting its historical, industrial, and biological importance. Iron, known for its strength and versatility, has been utilized since the Iron Age, around 1200 BCE, when humans began extracting it from iron ores to create tools and weapons. The process of smelting transforms iron into steel, enhancing its durability and applications in various products, from everyday utensils to advanced technology like space rockets. Additionally, iron plays a crucial role in human physiology, being a vital component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which is essential for oxygen transport in the body. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Brainspace. 2025/12, p6
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Visual Arts
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:22918930
  • Accession Number:190318613
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