As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Iron. But how do we know how much does a Fe atom weight?
First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Fe, we can open any periodic table and search for Iron.
In the case of Iron the answer is 55,847. However there is a lot of funny facts about Iron that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?
First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Fe, we can open any periodic table and search for Iron.
In the case of Iron the answer is 55,847. However there is a lot of funny facts about Iron that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?
Iron Overview
Fe Atomic Mass
Atomic Symbol
Fe (Iron)
Name Origin
Anglo-Saxon: iron; symbol from Latin: ferrum (iron).
Anglo-Saxon: iron; symbol from Latin: ferrum (iron).
Description
Malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal. Fourth most abundant element in the earth's crust (56,300 ppm). Ninth most abundant element in the universe.
Discovery
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Uses
Used in steel and other alloys. Essential for humans. It is the chief constituent of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in blood vessels. Its oxides are used in magnetic tapes and disks.
Used in steel and other alloys. Essential for humans. It is the chief constituent of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in blood vessels. Its oxides are used in magnetic tapes and disks.
Sources
Obtained from iron ores. Pure metal produced in blast furnaces by layering limestone, coke and iron ore and forcing hot gasses into the bottom. This heats the coke red hot and the iron is reduced from its oxides and liquified where it flows to the bottom
Obtained from iron ores. Pure metal produced in blast furnaces by layering limestone, coke and iron ore and forcing hot gasses into the bottom. This heats the coke red hot and the iron is reduced from its oxides and liquified where it flows to the bottom
Want to learn more details and data about Iron (Fe)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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