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Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305086272

Author:William P. Spence, Eva Kultermann

Publisher:William P. Spence, Eva Kultermann

Chapter15: Ferrous Metals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: What is the key element that influences the properties of iron?

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