Fastest oxidizing meterials? that are cheap to deoxidizing?

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The discussion centers on identifying fast oxidizing materials that are inexpensive to deoxidize. Aluminum is noted for its rapid oxidation but is costly to revert to its non-oxidized state due to the high expense of aluminum oxide processing. Participants are encouraged to suggest alternative materials that oxidize quickly and can be deoxidized for less than $1 per pound, emphasizing the need for cost-effective solutions in oxidation-reduction processes.

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I'm looking for some fast oxidizing materials that are cheap to deoxidize.

For example: For my experiment I could use aluminum since it oxidizes very fast, but "aluminum oxide" is pretty expensive to turn back to aluminum as far as I know.

What other material attracts oxygen and (oxidizes fast) BUT yet are pretty cheap/easy to deoxidize? There must me some material out there that we have found a cheap deoxidizing process for.Thanks for your help guys.
 
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Define cheap and easy.
 
Well say to turn 1LB of the material back to NON oxidized state for less then $1 per 1LB. If it cost more then its just as expensive as using aluminum
 

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