Symbol
Fe
Atomic Number
26
Atomic Mass
55.845
Protons
26
Neutrons
30
Electrons
26
Type
Transition Metal
Isotopes
Iron-54, Iron-56, Iron-57, Iron-58
Discovery Year
Prehistoric
Discovered By
Unknown
Group
8
Period
4
Boiling Point
5182°F
Melting Point
2800°F
Electron Configuration
[Ar] 3d⁶ 4s²
Density (g/cm³)
7.874
Crystal Structure
Body-centered cubic
Magnetism
Ferromagnetic
Abundance in Earth's Crust
5.0%
Phase at Room Temperature
Solid