"Iron sand" refers to the use of a special iron rod on the beach or river beach, and the "iron sand" in the beach is collected by rolling the iron rod to obtain profits. Although this kind of behavior has been explicitly banned by the state, there are still many people who use this method to gain wealth. So, why can "iron" make so much money? This article will look at the origin of iron, the meaning and value of "iron sand", and the reasons why the state prohibits this behavior. 1. The origin of the iron panning craze "iron panning" refers to a craze that arose in China in the last century, and people made profits by collecting "iron sand" from river beaches, beaches and other places. So, what exactly is "iron sand"? In fact, "iron sand" refers to the sand containing iron ore, which is easy to settle in water, so it can be collected with special tools.
At the beginning of the 20th century, shortly after the founding of China, in order to accelerate the process of industrialization, the work of smelting steel was vigorously carried out throughout the country, and the "iron rush" arose in this context. At that time, the country needed far more iron than the common people imagined, and people would even throw their kitchen knives, shovels and other tools into the furnace, but this method had little effect. In this case, people began to use special iron rods to "make iron" on the beach or river beach in order to collect more "iron sand". Second, the value and meaning of "iron sand"So, what is the value of "iron sand"? Iron is a very important resource, and it is widely used in various fields, such as transportation, information technology products, and home decoration. Almost everything we see is inseparable from the presence of iron. The market value of iron is very high, so various businesses rush to buy it, and the private sector has been trying to find a way to make a windfall from this resource.
However, iron ore is generally managed by the state, and it is difficult for the private sector to obtain iron ore easily. As a result, people began to use the "iron sand" in the beach or river beach to make a profit. However, since "iron sands" usually contain only small amounts of iron ore, a large amount of collection and refining is required to obtain usable iron. 3. The reason why the state prohibits "ironing" Although "ironing" can help people obtain certain economic benefits, this kind of behavior violates the laws and regulations of the state. According to the provisions of the Mineral Resources Law, "mineral resources belong to the state, and no unit or individual may encroach, excavate, mine or otherwise illegally obtain mineral resources". Therefore, it is illegal to use "iron sand" to obtain economic gains. At the same time, because "iron" needs to be operated on the beach or river beach, it is easy to affect the ecological environment, so it is also included in the scope of the state's prohibited behavior.
In addition, there are also potential safety hazards in "ironing", which can easily lead to accidents such as drowning. In short, although "iron" can help people obtain certain economic benefits, it violates national laws and regulations. People should obtain wealth through legal means, and at the same time actively protect the ecological environment and maintain social security. The secret of black iron: the special feature of magnetic iron oxide is that iron exists in large quantities on rivers, seas and beaches, and after a long period of precipitation, it will form the black "iron sand" we see. And the "iron sand" produced in these waters is not ordinary iron, it has a professional name, called magnetic iron oxide. So what's so special about this iron? Magnetic iron oxide can not only withstand long-term use, but also has a long life. Its adsorption capacity is unattainable by ordinary iron ore, and it is very suitable for making all kinds of filters, and has a strong ability to intercept dirt.
Therefore, the state likes to use it to treat some sewage. In addition, magnetic iron oxide is mostly used to make some paints, or some welding materials, and its economic value far exceeds that of similar iron ores. Because of this, more and more people went to the river and sea to "pick" the iron rod vigorously. The fifties and sixties of the last century were a "peak period" of "iron rods". Almost every family living in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River will come to the beach to "pan for iron", at this time, basically everyone holds a "magnet rod" in one hand, and then a basin in the other hand, and "strokes" on the beach for at least half a day. Some people stand in the shallow waters of the river, and some sit on the beach, plunge the prepared "magnet rod" into the ground and turn it around a few times.
If you don't want to use force, you can just take the "magnet rod" and throw it on the ground, in short, it won't be long before their "magnet rod" will be stained with black magnetic iron oxide, that is, "iron sand", and they will be removed and thrown into the basin. Sold for about five cents a kilogram, basically a few hundred dollars a day, at that time, this was a not to be underestimated, many people were counting on "iron rods" to make a fortune. After seeing that the "iron rod" is profitable, some companies feel that the mining efficiency of manual mining is a bit low, and they have also specially developed ships to collect magnetic iron oxide. When you go out to the sea, you can harvest several tons of "iron sand" in one day. The income of tens of thousands of yuan a day was put into their pockets like this. At that time, such boats were often seen in the Yellow River Valley, and often such enterprises were small enterprises. Because there is no formal way to mine iron, it can only rely on this way to make money.
All in all, magnetic iron oxide is a very valuable substance, not only with high economic value, but also with an adsorption capacity that ordinary iron ore cannot match. In the past, "iron rods" were once people's main income**. Although it is no longer common, in some places, people can still be seen looking for wealth in this ancient way. Therefore, we should cherish every valuable material and continue to develop and utilize it to bring more wealth and welfare to mankind. Recently, the state has cracked down on the practice of "iron rods", not only implementing a new regulatory system, but also promulgating relevant laws to make illegal mining. This has sparked a discussion among many people, why should the state attach so much importance to the "iron rod"? What kind of interests and public hazards are hidden behind this? First of all, we must realize that mineral resources are the public property of the state, and it is illegal to mine them privately.
China's mineral resources are rich and precious, and they are an important wealth of the country. If it is mined without permission, it is undoubtedly an infringement on state property. This is also one of the reasons why the state has cracked down so the behavior of "iron rods". Secondly, the "iron rod" mined without permission has caused irreparable damage to the ecological environment. Magnetic iron oxide itself has a certain "decontamination", however, overexploitation has led to increasing siltation in various waters. This not only poses a threat to flood control, but also has a negative impact on the safe navigation of vessels. The Yellow River is one of the areas most affected by the "iron rod". In order to dig up the "iron sand" buried at the bottom of the river, people dig huge pits at any cost, resulting in the occurrence of seawater inflow. This not only affects the passage of ships, but also causes flooding. In order to ensure the safety of the lives of the broad masses of the people and protect the state's public property, the state has issued an order prohibiting the act of "picking iron rods."
However, despite the tough crackdown measures taken by the state, many people are still trying to explore the edge of the law, pursuing self-interest and taking "iron sand" into their own pockets. These people are ignoring the law and becoming more and more rampant, which has a serious impact on the ecological environment and the management of rivers and seas. In 2016, China held the largest governance campaign in history, sweeping out those lawbreakers who tried to "take advantage of opportunism", imposing fines and rectification. The state confiscated a large number of "iron rod" tools and sanctioned illegal enterprises. However, criminals will pop up every now and then. In order to completely eradicate the "iron rod", we need to take more effective measures. First of all, strengthen supervision and increase the punishment for illegal acts. Only by making the lawbreakers pay a high price can they be truly deterred. Second, strengthen publicity and education to raise the public's awareness of the law and environmental protection.
Only by letting everyone understand the harm of "picking iron rods" can we form a consensus of the whole society and jointly safeguard the ecological environment. Finally, it is necessary to strengthen cooperation and supervision mechanisms to form a multi-sectoral synergy. At all levels, environmental protection organizations, enterprises, etc. should strengthen cooperation and form an effective supervision mechanism to ensure that the "iron rod" behavior is not hidden. The suppression of the "iron rod" behavior is to protect national resources, maintain the ecological environment, and ensure the safety of people's lives. Each of us should actively respond to the call of the country, abandon the vulgar behavior of "iron rod", improve legal awareness and environmental awareness, and contribute to the construction of a beautiful China. What do you think about the suppression of "iron rods"? What else do you think can be done to put an end to this? Please leave a comment to share your views. The harm of "iron rod" behavior has aroused our great concern.
In recent years, with the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, people have paid more and more attention to the protection of the ecological environment. However, there are still some people who obtain economic benefits through illegal means, which seriously undermines the ecological balance and harms the public interest, and must be severely cracked down. So, how to effectively control the behavior of "iron rods"? First, governance must be institutionalized. **It is necessary to strengthen the formulation and enforcement of environmental protection laws and regulations, especially for the punishment of illegal acts such as "iron rods", which must be severe enough to make violators pay the due price. At the same time, we also need to establish a sound regulatory mechanism and improve reporting channels to make it difficult for violators to move an inch and form an effective deterrent. Second, publicity and education need to be strengthened to raise the public's awareness of environmental protection and the law.
Through publicity and education, people are deeply aware of the serious harm of "iron rods" and other behaviors, so that they can realize the importance of protecting the environment and maintaining ecological balance from the bottom of their hearts. At the same time, it is also necessary to raise the public's awareness of the law, so that they can realize the consequences of illegal acts and consciously abide by laws and regulations. Third, it is necessary to strengthen social supervision and form an atmosphere of co-governance and sharing of the environment by the whole society. This requires the joint participation of all parties, such as enterprises, and the public. ** It is necessary to strengthen the supervision of the environmental protection industry, and at the same time, we must also cooperate closely with enterprises and the public to jointly create a green ecology. Enterprises should consciously fulfill their social responsibilities, actively participate in environmental protection, and achieve green production and green development. The public should actively participate in environmental protection actions and promote the development of environmental protection undertakings. Only by turning such a large-scale crackdown and governance activity into a normalized management model can we better control these lawbreakers.
I believe that with the efforts of the state and the people, there will be fewer and fewer illegal acts such as "iron rods", and I also believe that as long as we work together to protect our ecological environment, the value brought by this is far greater than that few hundred yuan. We should all be the guardians of this piece of green water and green mountains. In short, the behavior of "picking up iron rods" should not be tolerated. As citizens, each of us should actively participate in the cause of environmental protection and take the initiative to take the responsibility of protecting the ecological environment. Only in this way can we create a beautiful home together, so that our future generations can also enjoy clean air, turquoise mountains and clear blue skies. So, do you think that the behavior of "picking up iron rods" should be criticized by everyone? Everyone is welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss. If you like my content, please follow me, like me and **, every encouragement from you will be my motivation to make better content.