iron

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If there is too little oxygen when the core forms, phosphorus bonds with heavy metals such as iron and gets pulled down into the core.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Heavy metals such as iron sink inward and create the core, while lighter material remains above and eventually becomes the mantle and later the crust.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The startup plans to first target rail yards, short lines and captive lines, like the kind used by some miners and agricultural companies to move bulk commodities such as coal, grain and iron ore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Your challenge now is to iron out the IRA and house questions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I barely had time to duck behind a large iron anvil before the door burst open and a tall man tumbled inside, quickly turning to lock the door behind him.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin