Which of these factors led to the development of low-cost, high-quality iron?
a. The desire to produce smaller, purer batches with less expense
b. The high price of wood
c. The ability to remove impurities from coal and produce a concentrated coke product
d. The need to stretch available coal supplies
e. The high cost of energy used in smelting iron
e
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