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State two important uses of following metals:
Uses of iron
Write important uses of iron.
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Solution 1
- It is used in the construction of buildings.
- It is used in the construction of automobiles, railway bridges and many kinds of machines.
Solution 2
- Uses of cast iron: It is the most significant type of iron and is widely used to make toys, gutter pipes, railway sleepers, stoves, and other items. Also, it is used in the manufacture of steel and wrought iron.
- Uses of wrought iron: It is used in making wires, bolts, anchors, chains, agricultural implements, etc.
- Uses of steel: Steel is used for many things. To create various alloy steels with a range of uses, it is alloyed with many other metals.
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