Iron, a material with a golden hue when found in the sands of Jakku, served multiple purposes. During the Galactic Civil War, certain starship fuels contained it. Furthermore, it was a key component in the creation of beskar, the metal traditionally used for crafting Mandalorian armor. The Graveyard of Ships on Jakku contained iron, posing a danger to scavengers working on the planet's surface. Fences could also be made from iron.