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− | {{Quality|Exceptional}} | + | {{Quality|Exceptional|11:27, 28 January 2015 (UTC)}} |
− | {{Metal|name=Iron | + | {{Metal|name=Iron|color=0:7:1 |
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|ore= | |ore= | ||
− | * | + | * [[Hematite]] |
− | * | + | * [[Limonite]] |
− | * | + | * [[Magnetite]] |
|uses= | |uses= | ||
* Make [[pig iron]] at [[smelter]] | * Make [[pig iron]] at [[smelter]] | ||
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* [[Specific heat]] 450 | * [[Specific heat]] 450 | ||
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− | + | [[File:iron_ingot.png|thumb|180px|left|Block of iron.]] | |
+ | '''Iron''' is an important resource for a fortress, as an often-plentiful [[metal]] that can be used to make just about anything necessary, from weapons to [[furniture]] to [[trade good|trade goods]]. Iron is also a necessary ingredient in the production of [[steel]], the best non-spoiler metal in the game for [[weapon]]s and [[armor]]. If you are unable to produce enough steel in your fort, then the next best metal for military purposes is iron. | ||
− | Note that iron does not rust | + | The three ores of iron, which are [[Hematite]], [[Magnetite]], and [[Limonite]], can only be found in [[sedimentary layer]]s, with the exception of [[hematite]], which can occasionally be found in [[igneous extrusive layer]]s. |
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+ | Note that iron does not rust, so there's no harm in leaving iron objects out in the rain or submerging them in [[water]]. | ||
== Uses== | == Uses== | ||
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* Melee weapons. Mostly useful for edged weapons. Good for bolts as well. You can also make crossbows out of iron but there are better metals. | * Melee weapons. Mostly useful for edged weapons. Good for bolts as well. You can also make crossbows out of iron but there are better metals. | ||
− | * Armor. | + | * Armor. You will generally never face better armor than iron armor. You may face however creatures made of stronger materials. |
* Construction, if you are so inclined. | * Construction, if you are so inclined. | ||
* Good quality [[furniture]]. It is quite heavy, however. | * Good quality [[furniture]]. It is quite heavy, however. | ||
− | * Magma-safe mechanisms | + | * Magma-safe mechanisms. |
* [[Anvil]]s, which can only be made from iron or [[steel]]. | * [[Anvil]]s, which can only be made from iron or [[steel]]. | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
− | Iron comes from three ores: [[hematite]] (most common), [[magnetite]] (appears in large clusters), and [[limonite]] | + | |
+ | Iron comes from three ores: [[hematite]] (most common), [[magnetite]] (appears in large clusters), and [[limonite]]. | ||
Any of these iron ores can be smelted at a [[smelter]] to produce four iron bars. If you have a standard smelter, a bar of [[fuel]] will be necessary; magma smelters require no fuel to operate. | Any of these iron ores can be smelted at a [[smelter]] to produce four iron bars. If you have a standard smelter, a bar of [[fuel]] will be necessary; magma smelters require no fuel to operate. | ||
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== Alloys == | == Alloys == | ||
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Iron may be combined with other materials at a [[smelter]], mostly for the production of [[steel]] | Iron may be combined with other materials at a [[smelter]], mostly for the production of [[steel]] | ||
* Iron + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = [[Pig iron]] | * Iron + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = [[Pig iron]] | ||
− | * Iron + [[Pig iron]] + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = 2 | + | * Iron + [[Pig iron]] + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = 2 x [[Steel]] |
Note that [[fuel]] is used as a reactant: even [[magma smelter]]s need fuel for these reactions. A standard smelter will require two bars of fuel, one as a reactant and one to operate the furnace. This conforms with the process of carbonization of iron and [[pig iron]] in ferrous metallurgy in real life. | Note that [[fuel]] is used as a reactant: even [[magma smelter]]s need fuel for these reactions. A standard smelter will require two bars of fuel, one as a reactant and one to operate the furnace. This conforms with the process of carbonization of iron and [[pig iron]] in ferrous metallurgy in real life. | ||
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{{Translation | {{Translation | ||
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