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'''Iron''' (Fe) is a [[ferromagnetic]] [[metal]].  
 
'''Iron''' (Fe) is a [[ferromagnetic]] [[metal]].  
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The technology to forge iron into weapons was discovered in the near east sometime around 1150BC. Iron is much stronger than [[bronze]] and was a great advantage.
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The technology to forge iron into weapons was discovered in the near east sometime around 1150 BC. Iron is much stronger than [[bronze]] and has many other advantages.
 
Iron was used in [[construction]] but has since been replaced by [[steel]]. The [[Eiffel Tower]] and [[Golden Gate Bridge]] are both made of iron.
 
Iron was used in [[construction]] but has since been replaced by [[steel]]. The [[Eiffel Tower]] and [[Golden Gate Bridge]] are both made of iron.
 
Iron will oxidize at when in contact with water. These iron oxides are commonly called [[rust]].
 
Iron will oxidize at when in contact with water. These iron oxides are commonly called [[rust]].
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