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Physical Properties of Magnesium and Iron


Physical Properties of Iron and Magnesium


Physical Properties

Melting Point
650.00 °C   
99+
1,535.00 °C   
25

Boiling Point
1,107.00 °C   
99+
2,750.00 °C   
37

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Gray   
Gray   

Luster
NA   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
2.50   
14
4.00   
10

Brinell Hardness
260.00 MPa   
36
200.00 MPa   
40

Vickers Hardness
Not Available   
608.00 MPa   
18

Speed of Sound
4,940.00 m/s   
11
5,120.00 m/s   
8

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
74.00 %   
7
65.00 %   
12

Allotropes
No   
Yes   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Ferrite (alpha Iron)   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
beta Iron   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
gamma Iron   

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