But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 26?
The answer is Iron (Fe). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Iron that people don't know. Let me show you:
Iron Overview
Atomic Symbol
Fe (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.
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
State at 20 °C
Solid
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.
Name Origin
Anglo-Saxon: iron; symbol from Latin: ferrum (iron).
Anglo-Saxon: iron; symbol from Latin: ferrum (iron).
Discovery
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown
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Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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