Facts about the Classification of the Element Iron
Iron is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Iron
Iron was believed to have been first discovered by the Egyptians in 4000 BC. The widespread use of this element lead to the period in World History called the Iron Age.

Occurrence of the element Iron
Obtained from iron ores
Tenth most abundant element in the universe
Pig iron has 4% – 5% carbon
Cast iron contains 2% – 3.5% carbon and small amounts of manganese
Carbon steel contains between 0.5% and 1.5% carbon, with small amounts of manganese, phosphorus, sulfur and silicon.

Common Uses of Iron
Production of steel - the best known alloy of iron

The Properties of the Element Iron
Name of Element : Iron
Symbol of Element : Fe
Atomic Number of Iron : 26
Atomic Mass: 55.845 amu
Melting Point: 1535.0 °C - 1808.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2750.0 °C - 3023.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Iron : 26
Number of Neutrons in Iron : 30
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 7.86 g/cm3
Color of Iron : silver-white that readily rusts