26 Fe 55.845

Iron

Category: Transition metal | State: Solid

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number 26
Atomic Mass 55.845
Electronic Configuration [Ar] 3d⁶ 4s²

Periodic Table Placement

Group 8
Period 4
Block d-block

Physical Properties & Discovery

Melting Point 1538°C
Boiling Point 2861°C
Density 7.874 g/cm³
Discovered By Known to ancients (ancient)

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