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because iron is one of the most abundant metals and is strong

Iron is a very convenient material to use. It is quite abundant and affordable, unlike alternatives such as platinum-iridium. Many different iron based alloys can be made by adding such elements as carbon, chromium, molybdenum, nickel, technetium, etc., to make different kinds of steel having different properties such as hardness, tensile strength, corrosion resistance etc.

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