The smell of iron is actually the body odor from the skin making contact with the metal. The chemical compounds in the skin create a musky odor that is transformed in an instant by the touch of the iron.
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∙ 9y agoIt doesn't have a smell. We make the smell our selves.
Iron oxide, also known as rust, does not have a noticeable smell.
Iron filings are small, fine particles of iron that resemble tiny metal shavings or grains. They are typically silvery in color and can be attracted to a magnet due to their iron content. Iron filings do not have a distinct smell.
Hi penny smell is like iron, copper smell. stinks as blood
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I might smell like iron if there is blood present, as blood contains a significant amount of iron. It could also be due to certain metal-based skincare products or supplements that I may have used.
Iron filings themselves do not have a strong odor. However, when exposed to certain environmental conditions such as humidity, they can develop a metallic smell due to oxidation.
Pyrite does not have a distinct smell. It is a mineral composed of iron disulfide and typically has a metallic or sulfurous odor when crushed.
Hematite is an iron ore mineral that does not have a distinctive smell.
Feces may smell like iron due to the presence of blood - red blood cells have iron as part of the hemoglobin. The blood can come from ulcers or colorectal problems. Either way if there is enough blood to impart an iron smell, it is indicative of a serious problem and should be investigated promptly by a medical professional.
The unpleasant smell when iron and air combine is due to the formation of iron oxide, commonly known as rust. When iron reacts with air (oxygen), it undergoes oxidation to form iron oxide, which releases certain volatile compounds that contribute to the odor. This odor is often described as musty or metallic.
Blood contains iron, which is essential for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. When blood is exposed to air, the iron in hemoglobin reacts with oxygen and creates a metallic scent. This reaction is what gives blood its characteristic metallic smell.