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| − | {{Metal|name=Iron|color=0:7:1 | + | {{Metal|name=Iron |
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| + | [[File:IronSample.png|256px|center|frameless]] | ||
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| + | |graphic=iron_bar_sprite.png | ||
|ore= | |ore= | ||
| − | * [[Hematite]] | + | * [[File:ore_red_sprite.png]] [[Hematite]] |
| − | * [[Limonite]] | + | * [[File:ore_yellow_sprite.png]] [[Limonite]] |
| − | * [[Magnetite]] | + | * [[File:ore_silvery2_sprite.png]] [[Magnetite]] |
|uses= | |uses= | ||
* Make [[pig iron]] at [[smelter]] | * Make [[pig iron]] at [[smelter]] | ||
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* [[Metalsmith's forge|Metal crafting]] | * [[Metalsmith's forge|Metal crafting]] | ||
|properties= | |properties= | ||
| − | * [[Material value]] | + | * [[Material value]] 10☼ |
| + | * [[Material science|Impact strength]] 1085 MPa | ||
| + | * [[Material science|Shear strength]] 310 MPa | ||
{{firemagmasafe|yes|yes}} | {{firemagmasafe|yes|yes}} | ||
* [[Melting point]] {{ct|12768}} | * [[Melting point]] {{ct|12768}} | ||
* [[Boiling point]] {{ct|15150}} | * [[Boiling point]] {{ct|15150}} | ||
* [[Ignition point]] none | * [[Ignition point]] none | ||
| − | * [[Solid density]] 7850 | + | * [[Solid density]] 7850 kg/m³ |
| − | * Liquid [[density]] 6980 | + | * Liquid [[density]] 6980 kg/m³ |
| − | * [[Specific heat]] 450 | + | * [[Specific heat]] 450 J/kg·K |
| + | * [[Color]] gray | ||
}}{{av}} | }}{{av}} | ||
| + | '''Iron''' is an important resource, needed for [[steel]], the best mundane [[metal]] for [[weapon]]s and [[armor]], and if steel availability is limited, iron is next best, though only slightly better than [[bronze]]. Iron is also a [[Fire-safe|fire]] and [[magma-safe]] [[material]] that can be used to make most anything. | ||
| − | [[ | + | Three [[ore]]s contain iron: [[hematite]], [[magnetite]], and [[limonite]]. |
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| − | + | Iron does not rust in game, so there's no harm in leaving iron objects out in the rain or submerging them in [[water]]. | |
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== Uses== | == Uses== | ||
| − | + | * Melee weapons. Mostly useful for edged weapons; good for bolts as well. You can also make crossbows out of iron, but there are better metals. | |
| − | * Melee weapons. Mostly useful for edged weapons | ||
* Armor. It's pretty good, though not the best. | * Armor. It's pretty good, though not the best. | ||
* Construction, if you are so inclined. | * Construction, if you are so inclined. | ||
| − | * Good quality [[furniture]]. It is quite heavy, however. | + | * Good-quality [[furniture]]. It is quite heavy, however. |
* Magma-safe mechanisms, though there are plenty of magma-safe [[stones]] that would work just as well, if you can get your hands on them. | * Magma-safe mechanisms, though there are plenty of magma-safe [[stones]] that would work just as well, if you can get your hands on them. | ||
* [[Anvil]]s, which can only be made from iron or [[steel]]. | * [[Anvil]]s, which can only be made from iron or [[steel]]. | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
| − | + | Iron comes from three ores: [[hematite]] (veins in sedimentary, small clusters in all other stone layers), [[magnetite]] (large clusters in sedimentary, small clusters in all other stone layers), and [[limonite]] (veins in sedimentary only). Any of these iron ores can be smelted at a [[smelter]] to produce four iron bars. If you have a standard smelter, a bar of [[fuel]] will be necessary; magma smelters require no fuel to operate (though steel still needs it as a carbon source). | |
| − | Iron comes from three ores: [[hematite]] ( | ||
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| − | Any of these iron ores can be smelted at a [[smelter]] to produce four iron bars. If you have a standard smelter, a bar of [[fuel]] will be necessary; magma smelters require no fuel to operate. | ||
Iron will also be available through [[goblinite]], as well as the dwarven and human caravans. | Iron will also be available through [[goblinite]], as well as the dwarven and human caravans. | ||
== Alloys == | == Alloys == | ||
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Iron may be combined with other materials at a [[smelter]], mostly for the production of [[steel]] | Iron may be combined with other materials at a [[smelter]], mostly for the production of [[steel]] | ||
* Iron + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = [[Pig iron]] | * Iron + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = [[Pig iron]] | ||
| − | * Iron + [[Pig iron]] + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = 2 | + | * Iron + [[Pig iron]] + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = 2 × [[Steel]] |
Note that [[fuel]] is used as a reactant: even [[magma smelter]]s need fuel for these reactions. A standard smelter will require two bars of fuel, one as a reactant and one to operate the furnace. This conforms with the process of carbonization of iron and [[pig iron]] in ferrous metallurgy in real life. | Note that [[fuel]] is used as a reactant: even [[magma smelter]]s need fuel for these reactions. A standard smelter will require two bars of fuel, one as a reactant and one to operate the furnace. This conforms with the process of carbonization of iron and [[pig iron]] in ferrous metallurgy in real life. | ||
| − | + | [[File:iron.jpg|thumb|230px|center|Pieces of iron.]] | |
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v51.11 · v0.47.05 This article is about the current version of DF.Note that some content may still need to be updated. |
Iron is an important resource, needed for steel, the best mundane metal for weapons and armor, and if steel availability is limited, iron is next best, though only slightly better than bronze. Iron is also a fire and magma-safe material that can be used to make most anything.
Three ores contain iron: hematite, magnetite, and limonite.
Iron does not rust in game, so there's no harm in leaving iron objects out in the rain or submerging them in water.
Uses[edit]
- Melee weapons. Mostly useful for edged weapons; good for bolts as well. You can also make crossbows out of iron, but there are better metals.
- Armor. It's pretty good, though not the best.
- Construction, if you are so inclined.
- Good-quality furniture. It is quite heavy, however.
- Magma-safe mechanisms, though there are plenty of magma-safe stones that would work just as well, if you can get your hands on them.
- Anvils, which can only be made from iron or steel.
Production[edit]
Iron comes from three ores: hematite (veins in sedimentary, small clusters in all other stone layers), magnetite (large clusters in sedimentary, small clusters in all other stone layers), and limonite (veins in sedimentary only). Any of these iron ores can be smelted at a smelter to produce four iron bars. If you have a standard smelter, a bar of fuel will be necessary; magma smelters require no fuel to operate (though steel still needs it as a carbon source).
Iron will also be available through goblinite, as well as the dwarven and human caravans.
Alloys[edit]
Iron may be combined with other materials at a smelter, mostly for the production of steel
Note that fuel is used as a reactant: even magma smelters need fuel for these reactions. A standard smelter will require two bars of fuel, one as a reactant and one to operate the furnace. This conforms with the process of carbonization of iron and pig iron in ferrous metallurgy in real life.
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