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Atomic Number: 26

Atomic Weight: 55.845

Melting Point: 1811 K (1538°C or 2800°F)

Boiling Point: 3134 K (2861°C or 5182°F)

Density: 7.874 grams per cubic centimeter

Phase at Room Temperature: Solid

Element Classification: Metal

Period Number: 4 Group Number: 8 Group Name: none

Iron is the cheapest and one of the most abundant of all metals. Iron is primarily obtained from the minerals hematite (Fe2O3) and magnetite (Fe3O4). The minerals taconite, limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O) and siderite (FeCO3) are other important sources.

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