The large magnitude of solar energy available makes it a highly appealing source of electricity. The United Nations Development Programme in its 2000 World Energy Assessment found that the annual potential of solar energy was 1,575â49,837 exajoules (EJ).
Definition of IRONWOOD. 1. : any of numerous trees and shrubs (as a hornbeam or hop hornbeam) with exceptionally tough or hard wood. 2.: the wood of an ironwood.See ironwood defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT.. : any of numerous trees and shrubs (as a hornbeam or hop hornbeam) with exceptionally tough or hard wood. 2. : the wood of an ironwood. See ironwood defined for kids.
Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon (less than 0.08%) content in contrast to cast iron (2.1% to 4%). It is a semi-fused mass of iron with fibrous slag inclusions (up to 2% by weight), which gives it a grain resembling wood that is visible when it is etched or bent to the point of failure.