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Extraction of Iron

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Pure iron is soft, making it malleable and ductile. Steel is hard and tough, making it difficult to mould. Explain.

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Pure iron is soft, making it malleable and ductile. To make it hard and tough carbon is added. Addition of carbon in iron makes steel. Because of carbon steel is hard and tough, making it difficult to mould them.

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