26 Fe Iron 55,845 u

Iron

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Período
4
Grupo
8
Bloque
d-bloque
Fase (STP)
Solid

Iron is the most widely used metal on Earth and the main component of steel. It is essential for oxygen transport in blood as part of hemoglobin.

Apariencia: Lustrous metallic with grayish tinge

Propiedades físicas

Masa atómica 55.845 u
Densidad 7.874 g/cm³
Punto de fusión 1537.8 °C
Punto de ebullición 2860.8 °C
Fase a STP Solid
Radio atómico 156.0 pm

Propiedades electrónicas

Electronegatividad 1.83
Energía de ionización 762.5 eV
Afinidad electrónica 15.7 eV
Electrones de valencia 8

Configuración electrónica

Configuración [Ar] 3d⁶ 4s²

Electron Shell Configuration

Iron electron shell configuration Fe 2e⁻ 8e⁻ 14e⁻ 2e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Iron position in the periodic table Fe

Descubrimiento

Descubierto por: Ancient

Compounds Containing Iron

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iron?
Iron (Fe) is a chemical element with atomic number 26. It is a solid at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a metal de transición.
What are the key properties of Iron?
Iron has an atomic mass of 55.845 u, density of 7.874 g/cm³, melting point of 1537.8°C, boiling point of 2860.8°C.
What is the electron configuration of Iron?
The electron configuration of Iron is [Ar] 3d6 4s2. It is in the d-block of the periodic table.
Who discovered Iron?
Iron was discovered by Ancient.
What is the electronegativity of Iron?
Iron has an electronegativity of 1.83 on the Pauling scale.