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
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 1538 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2,861 °C |
| Density | 7.87 g/cu cm |
| Solubility | INSOL IN HOT & COLD WATER, ALKALI, ALC, ETHER; SOL IN ACIDS |
| Vapor Pressure | 1Pa 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 |
| Appearance | Iron, [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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