Atomic Radius of Iron (Fe) [& State, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a (theoretical) atomic radius, even Iron. Ok, so what is the atomic radius of an atom of Fe?

Note: Learn more about the atomic radius here.

In the case of Iron the atomic radius is 1.72 Å. There are cool facts about Iron that most don't know about. Let me show you...

Iron Data

Iron Atomic Radius

1.72 Å

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.

Atomic Mass

55,847

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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

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.

Atomic Symbol

Fe

Name Origin

Anglo-Saxon: iron; symbol from Latin: ferrum (iron).

Atomic Number

26

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Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown

Want to learn more details and data about Iron (Fe)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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