Iron Plate latter game usefulness

to whom it may concern,
Respectfully request that Iron Plate remain in game and it is not removed. It could be used in the chemical plant as iron plate catalysts to crack coal into synthetic crude. Coal-to-Liquid (CTL). Its ruffly like synthetic coal. Except your not using powdered coal and biomass. Considering a history I have seen in games making bad choices. Hearing removing iron plate. I may have a strong logistical argument for steel but there is to many reasons to keep iron plate around. Catalysts is one.
Thank you in advance,
Magermh