Fe

Iron

Element 26 · Transition metal · Period 4, Group 8

Solid · Discovered Ancient

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number26
Atomic Mass55.84u
Electron Configuration[Ar]4s2 3d6
Electronegativity1.83Pauling
Atomic Radius194pm
Ionization Energy7.902eV
Electron Affinity0.163eV
Oxidation States+3, +2

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1811K
Boiling Point3134K
Density7.874g/cm³
Group BlockTransition metal
Year DiscoveredAncient