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#REDIRECT [[Iron]]

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 * Iron + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = [[Pig iron]]
-* Iron + [[Pig iron]] + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = 2 x [[Steel]]
+* Iron + [[Pig iron]] + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = 2 × [[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.

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 * [[Specific heat]] 450
 }}{{av}}
 '''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.
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 == Uses==
 * 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. It's pretty good, though not the best.
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 == Production ==
 Iron comes from three ores: [[hematite]] (most common), [[magnetite]] (appears in large clusters), and [[limonite]] (least dense).
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 == Alloys ==
 Iron may be combined with other materials at a [[smelter]], mostly for the production of [[steel]]
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 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.
+[[File:iron.jpg|thumb|230px|center|Pieces of iron.]]
 {{Translation
 | dwarven = datan

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−	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Iron]]	+	{{Quality\|Exceptional\|11:27, 28 January 2015 (UTC)}}
		+	{{Metal\|name=Iron\|color=0:7:1
		+	\|ore=
		+	* [[Hematite]]
		+	* [[Limonite]]
		+	* [[Magnetite]]
		+	\|uses=
		+	* Make [[pig iron]] at [[smelter]]
		+	* Make [[steel]] at [[smelter]]
		+	* [[weapon\|Melee Weapons]]
		+	* [[Crossbow]]s
		+	* [[Bolt]]s
		+	* [[Pick]]s
		+	* [[Armor]]
		+	* [[Anvil]]s
		+	* [[Metalsmith's forge\|Metal crafting]]
		+	\|properties=
		+	* [[Material value]] 10
		+	{{firemagmasafe\|yes\|yes}}
		+	* [[Melting point]] {{ct\|12768}}
		+	* [[Boiling point]] {{ct\|15150}}
		+	* [[Ignition point]] none
		+	* [[Solid density]] 7850
		+	* Liquid [[density]] 6980
		+	* [[Specific heat]] 450
		+	}}{{av}}
		+
		+	[[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.
		+
		+	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.
		+
		+	Note that iron does not rust (though it may in future versions), so there's no harm in leaving iron objects out in the rain or submerging them in [[water]].
		+
		+	== Uses==
		+
		+	* 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. It's pretty good, though not the best.
		+	* Construction, if you are so inclined.
		+	* Good quality [[furniture]]. It is quite heavy, however.
		+	* Magma-safe mechanisms, though there are plenty of magma-safe [[stones]] that would work just as well, if you can get your hands on them.
		+	* [[Anvil]]s, which can only be made from iron or [[steel]].
		+
		+	== Production ==
		+
		+	Iron comes from three ores: [[hematite]] (most common), [[magnetite]] (appears in large clusters), and [[limonite]] (least dense).
		+
		+	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.
		+
		+	Iron will also be available through [[goblinite]], as well as the dwarven and human caravans.
		+
		+	== Alloys ==
		+
		+	Iron may be combined with other materials at a [[smelter]], mostly for the production of [[steel]]
		+
		+	* Iron + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = [[Pig iron]]
		+	* 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.
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		+	{{Translation
		+	\| dwarven = datan
		+	\| elvish = icori
		+	\| goblin = dusna
		+	\| human = uzin
		+	}}
		+
		+	{{gamedata}}
		+	{{metals}}