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There is no evidence that Mandalorian Steel is anything but fanon. I'ts cited source, Insider 80, has no infromation on it what so ever. Therefore, I conclude this page is fanon and should be removed. --FoM 13:50, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
Are there any sources backing up the claims in the 2nd paragraph? I've never seen any source saying Mandalorian iron was heavy. In fact, Insider 86 seems to contradict that claim, as do all of the instances of mandos using jetpacks. -LtNOWIS 03:06, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
- It's been compared to real-world aluminum or carbon fiber, both of which are extremely strong, but also very light for their strength. --Ceric Neesh (once I can register, I will. Link's not working for some reason)
I'm new here, but I'm a huge Star Wars fan, and I'd just like to point out that Triple Zero seems to contridict the second paragraph. On page 364, Atin says "I opted to take on Vau. He had a real Mando iron saber, and I was unarmed." So obviously Mandlorian iron was used to make swords, and Vau had one. --Mando'ad Merc 16:59, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
I changed it, I'm not sure if I did everything right, and if I screwed up I apologize. --Mando'ad Merc 18:48, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
Mandalore had significant deposits of Mandalorian iron, but most of it was mined by the Empire. However more deposits were found in Boba Fett's era.
I removed this piece because it doesn't seem to agree with the others. If Mandalorian Iron is an alloy, then what are they pulling from the ground? Can someone explain before adding that back in? --LightWarden 03:54, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
- Maybe there are deposits of the elements that make up the alloy, though, since I believe it is stated that the alloy itself is mined, it's probably the writers failing to do any research.--Lord OblivionSith holocron
13:06, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
- Mandalorian Iron isn't an alloy, as it's made of refined beskar ore (which is Mandalorian Iron ore's proper name) that's been folded over several times to increase its strength. Mandalorian steel is an alloy of Mandalorian iron and several other unknown ingredients. Also, Mandalorian steel can be cut by a lightsaber, due to its being an alloy; however, it has been stated by Karen Traviss that pure Mandalorian Iron, or Beskar, can't be cut by a lightsaber, except in cases like Freedon Nadd's tomb, where it was struck repeatedly over several hours in the exact same location. --Ceric Neesh (still can't register)
- "Struck repeatedly over several hours"? I'd like some verification of that. -MPK
Does Tales of the Jedi 5: The Saga of Nomi Sunrider, Part 3 count as an appearance, since Mandalorian manacles are used? 68.44.13.236 05:25, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
- Added. --68.44.13.236 15:35, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
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Possible name change? 
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Shouldn't the article name be changed to Beskar? Mandalorian Iron is just the slang name for it.--Bisted
- Beskar is a Mandalorian word. Mandalorian iron is the Basic name. -LtNOWIS 14:44, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
- Ok, thanks for clearing that up for me.--Bisted
ControversyEdit
In Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Under Siege it says that Mandalorian Iron could not resist a lightsaber. IT is in chapter 19, page 318 in the trilogy version. Micah Giett 15:24, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
Force resistant? Edit
It has been stated in quite a few sources (I think planets and moons was one.) that many theorize the force proof bubble that Ysalamiri produce comes from mandalorian iron absorbed from the trees also it seems to be able to contain sith spirits although the walls may have only been out of Nadd's reach and meant to keep others out not the spirit in.SargeLIVES 22:07, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Same ore? Edit
Mostly out of curiosity, is there anything specificly stating Mandalorian Iron is a different material then Cotorsis, which seems to have virtualy identical properties? 71.6.99.158 20:22, September 23, 2009 (UTC)
Cleaning out the emperor's closets Edit
There's an exchange between boba fett and natasi daala in revelation that hints that daals knew what happend and is in possesion of the beskar that the empire strip mined off of mandalore and that she was to give it back to them for processing, its a minor point but it clears up what happend to the ore, that the mandalorians have most if not all of the ore they lost to the empire back and that there are more reserves available than previously thought. Would it be plausible for me to add this information or for someone else to if they wish? the lines are "You'd be amazed what ended up at the maw installation when the emperor's closets got cleared out."(page 348) Also would it be acceptible to add that the empire's attempts failed as they "Found they couldn't make it work the way you're people {the mandalorians} could" (page 349?)--Mando'ade1138 19:52, December 13, 2009 (UTC)Mando'ade1138 I've started including the information mentioned above if anyone can offer advice or assistence to improve the article feel free to add or editwhat I started --Mando'ade1138 09:44, March 13, 2010 (UTC)
Alloy or metal? Edit
To me, it seems to be both. The metal refined from the ore is clearly called Mandalorian Iron, and yet it was considered useless without the metallurgical knowledge only the Mandalorians possessed. This means that it does not exhibit its salient properties unless worked and/or alloyed. Also, as Kal Skirata stated, his armor contained two percent ciridium, which hints at it being alloyed. My theory is that the problem lies in the language, which refers to both the pure substance and the alloy as the same thing. 69.140.37.27 04:00, July 31, 2011 (UTC)
Of equal massEdit
The way the article is currently worded is "In the foundry, carbons were added to the ore to create a molecular cage structure that allowed Mandalorian iron to be lighter than contemporary metals of equal mass, while still retaining its incredible toughness."
It is not possible for two metals of equal mass to be of different weights (unless they are undergoing different accelerations). Also, the original source does not say anything about mass. Striking the phrase "of equal mass" still says that the iron is incredible tough, yet light. The Master Bane - Have a nice day. 00:57, December 9, 2012 (UTC)
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