Name:
Iron
Symbol:
Fe
Atomic Number:
26
Atomic Mass:
55.847
Atomic Volume:
7.09 cc/mol
Discovered By:
Prehistoric
Discovery Date:
The discovery of iron is prehistoric. The iron age began in Europe around 800 BC.
Origin of Name:
Iron - (Anglo-Saxon) iron, the symbol Fe is from (Latin) ferrum (iron)
Toxicity:
Not toxic; in dust form it has a fibrogenic action. Iron salts normally do not produce industrial poisoning.
Summary:
Second most abundant element in Earth's crust (5%). The earth's core is thought to consist mainly of iron. Iron is found in hemoglobin used to carry oxygen in red blood cells. Iron is magnetic, and magnetite is a naturally-occurring magnetic ore. Iron is readily oxidized by moist air into iron oxide (rust).
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