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The 52 pages that link to Iron, each with the reason it gives.

• HemoglobinRelated: Ferrous iron in hemoglobin’s heme reversibly binds oxygen.

• CopperCompared with: Copper assists iron metabolism, but the two minerals have distinct transport and biological roles.

• CalciumCompared with: Iron is a transition metal, whereas calcium belongs to the alkaline-earth metals.

• Transition metalBroader topic: Iron illustrates variable oxidation states in both biological systems and industrial materials.

• NickelCompared with: Iron is the base metal in most steels, while nickel is an alloying addition that changes their properties.

• Curie temperatureBroader topic: Its familiar transition illustrates that ferromagnets become paramagnetic when heated sufficiently.

• HemeRelated: Heme’s iron changes its binding and electronic behavior with oxidation state.

• Infant formulaRelated: Fortified formula provides iron needed for infant growth and prevention of deficiency.

• Earth's coreRelated: Its high density and abundance make it central to models of core composition.

• Iron(III) oxideRelated: Iron atoms occupy the cation sites in Fe₂O₃ and supply its characteristic oxidation state.

• BlacksmithingNarrower topic: It is the base metal named in the craft's traditional scope.

• CorundumRelated: Iron impurities help produce blue and yellow colors in some sapphires.

• Cast iron cookwareNarrower topic: Iron is the principal metal in cast iron cookware.

• ChalcopyriteRelated: Iron occupies a major site in chalcopyrite's chemical formula, CuFeS₂.

• GeodynamoRelated: Iron-rich core material conducts electricity and forms the fluid that participates in the dynamo.

• Neodymium magnetRelated: Iron supplies much of the alloy’s magnetic moment.

• Pig ironNarrower topic: Pig iron is an iron-rich material whose properties are altered by carbon and impurities.

• FerriteNarrower topic: Ferrite is a particular crystal phase of elemental iron, not a separate element.

• Iron(II)Narrower topic: Iron(II) names one oxidation state of this element.

• Iron(II) oxideRelated: Iron supplies the metal ions whose +2 state defines FeO.

• d-blockBroader topic: Iron anchors steel production and illustrates the industrial reach of the block.

• FerroceneBroader topic: The central iron atom determines ferrocene's oxidation states and coordination chemistry.

• Metal (chemistry)Broader topic: Iron illustrates how a common metal underpins construction, machinery, and alloy production.

• IronworkingNarrower topic: Ironworking centers on this element and its transformations from ore to metal.

• NeodymiumRelated: Iron is the abundant magnetic partner in the neodymium-iron-boron magnet alloy.

• Hookworm infectionRelated: Intestinal blood loss can exhaust iron stores, especially in people with repeated or heavy infection.

• Iron(III) chlorideNarrower topic: Iron(III) chloride contains iron in its +3 oxidation state.

• RustRelated: Rust forms through the oxidation of iron metal.

• SideriteRelated: Iron occupies the metal site in siderite’s chemical formula.

• SpinachRelated: Spinach is associated with iron, though its iron is not especially easy to absorb.

• Sutton Hoo helmetRelated: Iron strips and plates form the helmet's protective body.

• HolmiumCompared with: Iron-based magnets dominate everyday applications, unlike holmium’s specialized magnetic compounds.

• HornblendeRelated: Iron contributes to hornblende’s dark color and variable composition.

• Spelling pronunciationBroader topic: The written form can encourage pronunciations that make its letters more explicit.

• ArsenopyriteRelated: Iron occupies a principal site in arsenopyrite's chemical formula.

• BlacksmithNarrower topic: It is the principal metal historically worked by blacksmiths.

• SpinelRelated: Iron substitutions can give spinel dark, brown, or blue tones.

• Albert FertRelated: Iron formed the magnetic layers in Fert’s landmark multilayer experiments.

• Iron(II) chlorideRelated: Iron supplies the Fe²⁺ ions that distinguish this compound from iron(III) chloride.

• Iron(II) hydroxideNarrower topic: Iron supplies the metal ions that form the compound.

• Iron(II) sulfideRelated: Iron supplies the Fe component and is formally in the +2 oxidation state in FeS.

• René Antoine Ferchault de RéaumurRelated: Réaumur investigated iron’s conversion into steel and the properties of iron products.

• Group 9 elementCompared with: Iron sits immediately before cobalt in the same period, highlighting a one-electron change.

• Group 8 elementBroader topic: Iron is the abundant first-row member of group 8.

• LoellingiteRelated: Iron occupies the metal positions in loellingite’s crystal lattice.

• PentlanditeRelated: Iron substitutes for nickel in pentlandite's variable chemical composition.

• Period 4 elementBroader topic: Its alloys underpin structural engineering, while iron centers support oxygen transport in biology.

• Ammonium iron(II) sulfateNarrower topic: Iron’s +2 oxidation state defines the compound’s reactive metal center.

• ChrysoberylRelated: Iron impurities contribute to the green and yellow tones found in some chrysoberyl.

• HinokitiolRelated: Hinokitiol can transport iron across membranes, affecting iron availability to cells.