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sherardized iron

(Encyclopedia)sherardized iron: see galvanizing. ...

pig iron

(Encyclopedia)pig iron: see iron.

cast-iron architecture

(Encyclopedia)cast-iron architecture, a term used to designate buildings that incorporate cast iron for structural and/or decorative purposes. After 1800 cast-iron supports were exploited as an alternative to mason...

white iron pyrites

(Encyclopedia)white iron pyrites: see marcasite. ...

bog iron ore

(Encyclopedia)bog iron ore: see limonite.

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

(Encyclopedia)Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table). ...

Periodic Table of the Elements: Iron

(Encyclopedia)Periodic Table of the Elements: Iron ...

galvanizing

(Encyclopedia)galvanizing, process of coating a metal, usually iron or steel, with a protective covering of zinc. Galvanized iron is prepared either by dipping iron, from which rust has been removed by the action o...

corrosion

(Encyclopedia)corrosion, atmospheric oxidation of metals (see oxidation and reduction). By far the most important form of corrosion is the rusting of iron. Rusting is essentially a process of oxidation in which iro...

Ironton

(Encyclopedia)Ironton, industrial city (2020 pop. 10,400), seat of Lawrence co., S Ohio, on the Ohio River; inc. as a city 1865. Chemicals, dyes, metal pipes, plastic...