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Iron - Elements in Fireworks

Elements in Fireworks

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Chunk of 99.97% pure iron. Iron is used to produce colored sparks in fireworks.

Chunk of 99.97% pure iron. Iron is used to produce colored sparks in fireworks.

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Symbol: Fe

Name: Iron

Use: Iron is used to produce colored sparks. The heat of the metal determines the color of the sparks (e.g., red hot, white hot).

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