Periodic Table of Elements

26

Iron

55.845

Iron Facts

Chemical Symbol Fe
Atomic number 26
Atomic weight 55.845
Solid
Silvery-grey metal
Has no smell
Has no taste
Fourth most common element in the Earth's crust.
Naturally occurring iron consists of four stable isotopes.
Iron oxidize in normal air to give hydrated iron oxides, commonly known as rust.
Essential for Plant and animal growth
makes up about 5% of the Earth's crust
When an electric current is passed over iron, it produces magnetic field.