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Periodic Classification of Elements — Science STD 10 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10SciencePeriodic Classification of Elements1 Mark
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Mention the uses of iron.
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Uses of iron:
  1. Pig iron (Iron with 2 – 4.5 % of carbon): It is used in making pipes, stoves, radiators, railings, manhole covers and drain pipes.
  2. Steel (Iron with < 0.25 % of carbon): It is used in the construction of buildings, machinery, transmission cables and T.V towers and in making alloys.
  3. Wrought iron (Iron with 0.25 – 2 % of wrought carbon): It is used in making springs, anchors and electromagnets.

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