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What are the uses of iron ore and manganese?

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Iron ore is used to make a variety of articles from pins to heavy machinery, for example, farming implements, rails of railway tracks, etc.

Compounds of manganese are used in the preparation of medicines and for giving a pink tinge to the glass. Manganese is also used in electrical appliances.

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