Question

Iron is the most widely used metal. Why?

Answer 1

Metals-

• They are solid at room temperature. except for mercury.
• Lustrous- they have a shiny surface.
• Ductile- they can be drawn into wire.
• Malleable- they can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.
• They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
• Example- Sodium, magnesium, calcium, copper, gold, etc.

Iron-

• It is readily available in the earth's crust.
• In pure form, it is highly soft and expands quickly.
• When warmed, It becomes hard and strong by mixing a small amount of carbon.
• It is comparatively cheap.
• It is from different alloys which are very useful.

Hence, Iron is the most widely used metal.