Iron is the foundation of modern steelmaking and a biological element that helps haemoglobin transport oxygen.
Atomic number
26
Category
Transition metal
Period
4
Group
8
State
Solid
Fun facts about Iron
Earth's core is composed largely of iron with nickel.
Rust forms when iron reacts with oxygen and water.
Iron can be magnetised because of its electronic structure.
Common uses of Iron
Steel for buildings and machinery
Tools and vehicles
Iron supplements
Where Iron sits in the periodic table
Iron is classified as a transition metal in period 4 and group 8 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Fe with atomic number 26 and the listed atomic mass 55.845. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.