Periodic Table of the Elements: Iron
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Atomic Number: | 26 |
Atomic Symbol: | Fe |
Ironiron, metallic chemical element; symbol Fe [Lat. ferrum]; at. no. 26; at. wt. 55.845; m.p. about 1,535°C;; b.p. about 2,750°C;; sp. gr. 7.87 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, +4, or +6. Iron is biologically significant. ..... Click the link for more information. | |
Atomic Weight: | 55.845 |
Electron Configuration: | 2 · 8 · 14 · 2 |