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Iron

CAS 7439-89-6Fe55.84 g/mol

Iron atom is an iron group element atom that has atomic number 26. It has a role as a micronutrient and an Escherichia coli metabolite.

IUPAC: iron

Iron molecular structure

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical and chemical properties
Melting Point1538 °C
Boiling Point2,861 °C
Density7.87 g/cu cm
SolubilityINSOL IN HOT & COLD WATER, ALKALI, ALC, ETHER; SOL IN ACIDS
Vapor Pressure1Pa at 1455 °C (solid); 10 Pa at 1617 °C; 100 Pa at 1818 °C; 1 kPa at 2073 °C; 10 kPa at 2406 °C; 100 kPa at 2859 °C
AppearanceIron, [powdered] appears as a gray lustrous powder. Used in powder metallurgy and as a catalyst in chemical manufacture.

Data: PubChem · Last updated: 4/20/2026

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HS Code(s): 7201

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