Tropes about various metals and alloys.

Not to be confused with tropes about HeavyMetal (although the genre was simply named after a certain type of metallic elements), or the metallic named [[TheAgesOfSuperheroComics Superhero Comic Ages]].
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* BloodIron: Extracting the iron within hemoglobin to use for something.
* ChromeChampion: A person whose skin seems to be made of metal.
* ColdIron: Iron, whether cold-worked, pure, ThunderboltIron or something else, that can hurt fairies and other magical beings.
* ExtraOreDinary: Control over metal as a form of super- or {{elemental power|s}}.
* FantasyMetals: Fictional metals.
** {{Hihiirokane}}: A legendary Japanese metal said to shine brightly in a way that resembles flames.
** {{Mithril}}: A silvery, light, and super-strong fictional metal, originally from ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'' but popular throughout fantasy.
** {{Orichalcum}}: A legendary, red-gold precious metal mentioned by Creator/{{Plato}} as being used in {{Atlantis}}.
* MetallicMotifs: Stock symbolism attached to various metals and alloys.
* MetalMuncher: A being capable of eating pure metals.
* MetalPoorPlanet: A planet without native metals, thereby hindering the growth of technological civilization.
* PlatinumMakesEverythingShinier: Platinum is awesome, and even better than gold!
* RustRemovingOil: Lubricating oil that magically makes rust disappear.
* SilverBullet: Bullets made of silver, used to kill werewolves and other supernatural nasties.
* SilverHasMysticPowers: Silver associated with magic, mysticism, and supernatural properties.
* TechnicolorBlade: Metal blades in fancy colors.
* ThunderboltIron: Iron taken from meteorites, often with symbolic or magical power beyond that taken from the ground.
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