Iron (Fe)

Atomic Number: 26

Relative Atomic Mass: 55.8452

Electronegativity: 1.83

Atomic Radius (Picometers): 140

Appearance: Metallic with Grey Tinge


Occurrence: Natural

Melting Point (Kelvin): 1811

Boiling Point (Kelvin): 3134

Stable Isotopes: 56, 57, 58

Discoverer: The Ancients

Properties: Ferromagnetic, Ductile

First Use: Jewelry (3500 BC)

Modern Uses: Steel, Haber Process

Picture Courtesy of Waifer X


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