It forms below 770 °C (the Curie point, TC); Then the Iron becomes magnetic in its alpha form; BCC crystal structureFerrite (Alpha Iron)
  
Not Available
  
β Allotropes
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It forms below 912 °C; BCC crystal structureBeta Iron
  
Not Available
  
γ Allotropes
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It forms below 1,394 °C; FCC crystal structureGamma Iron
  
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Chemical Properties
Chemical Formula
Fe
  
Na
  
Isotopes
  
  
Known Isotopes
26
  
13
17
  
22
Electronegativity
  
  
Pauling Electronegativity
1.83
  
14
0.93
  
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Sanderson Electronegativity
2.20
  
7
0.56
  
30
Allred Rochow Electronegativity
1.64
  
8
1.01
  
35
Mulliken-Jaffe Electronegativity
Not Available
  
0.91
  
21
Allen Electronegativity
1.80
  
12
0.87
  
99+
Electropositivity
  
  
Pauling Electropositivity
2.17
  
40
3.07
  
6
Ionization Energies
  
  
1st Energy Level
762.50 kJ/mol
  
17
495.80 kJ/mol
  
99+
2nd Energy Level
1,561.90 kJ/mol
  
36
4,562.00 kJ/mol
  
4
3rd Energy Level
2,957.00 kJ/mol
  
29
6,910.30 kJ/mol
  
6
Electrochemical Equivalent
0.69 g/amp-hr
  
99+
0.86 g/amp-hr
  
99+
Electron Work Function
4.70 eV
  
10
2.75 eV
  
40
Other Chemical Properties
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Corrosion is a process which converts refined metals to their more stable forms, for example, its oxide and hydroxide. This process of metals getting corroded is a gradual destruction of metals by chemical reactions.Corrosion,
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Ionization is the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions, often in conjunction with other chemical changes.Ionization,
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Solubility is a chemical property referring to the ability for a given substance, the solute, to dissolve in a solvent.Solubility
  
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Stable metals are non radioactive metals and have zero valence electrons in the outer shell.Chemical Stability,
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Corrosion is a process which converts refined metals to their more stable forms, for example, its oxide and hydroxide. This process of metals getting corroded is a gradual destruction of metals by chemical reactions.Corrosion,
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Flammable metals have ability to burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion.Flammability,
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Ionization is the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions, often in conjunction with other chemical changes.Ionization,
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Solubility is a chemical property referring to the ability for a given substance, the solute, to dissolve in a solvent.Solubility
  
Mechanical Properties
Density
  
  
Density At Room Temperature
7.87 g/cm3
  
99+
0.97 g/cm3
  
99+
Density When Liquid (at m.p.)
6.98 g/cm3
  
35
0.93 g/cm3
  
99+
Vapor Pressure
  
  
Vapor Pressure at 1000 K
0.00 (Pa)
  
28
Not Available
  
Vapor Pressure at 2000 K
36.80 (Pa)
  
5
Not Available
  
Tensile Strength
11,000.00 MPa
  
1
Not Available
  
Viscosity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Elasticity properties
  
  
Shear Modulus
82.00 GPa
  
11
3.30 GPa
  
99+
Bulk Modulus
170.00 GPa
  
10
6.30 GPa
  
99+
Young's Modulus
211.00 GPa
  
9
10.00 GPa
  
99+
Poisson Ratio
0.29
  
15
Not Available
  
Other Mechanical Properties
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Ductility of metals defines their ability to deform under tensile stress; this is often characterized by the metals ability to be stretched into a wire.Ductile,
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Malleability of metals defines their ability to deform under compressive stress; this is often characterized by the metals ability to form a thin sheet by hammering or rolling.Malleable,
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Weldability of metals defines their ability to be welded.This property of metals also known as joinability.Weldable
  
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Periodic Table
Symbol
Fe
  
Na
  
Group Number
8
  
10
1
  
17
Period Number
4
  
3
  
Block
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The d-block is on the middle of the periodic table and includes elements from columns 3 through 12. These elements are also known as the transition metals because they show a transitivity in their properties i.e. they show a trend in their properties.d block
  
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The s-block is on the left side of the periodic table that includes elements from the first two columns, the alkali metals (group 1) and alkaline earth metals (group 2), plus helium.s block
  
Element Family
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What is Transition Metal? All transition metals are placed under the d-block from group number 3 to 12. Transition metals show characteristics like malleability, ductility and are good conductor of electricity.Transition Metal
  
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All alkali metals are placed under group number 1 and s-block of periodic table. These metals are highly reactive and are found in ores of other metals and minerals. Alkali metals can be easily distinguished from others as these metals have only 1 electronAlkali
  
Atomic Properties
Atomic Number
26
  
99+
11
  
99+
Atomic Weight
55.85 amu
  
99+
22.99 amu
  
99+
Atomic Volume
7.10 cm3/mol
  
99+
23.70 cm3/mol
  
10
Electron Configuration
[Ar] 3d6 4s2
  
[Ne] 3s1
  
Valence Electron Potential
67.00 (-eV)
  
20
14.10 (-eV)
  
99+
Atom
  
  
Number of Protons
26
  
99+
11
  
99+
Number of Neutrons
30
  
99+
12
  
99+
Number of Electrons
26
  
99+
11
  
99+
Crystal Structure
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BCC is a basis type of cubic crystal structure. In crystallography, the cubic crystals structure is a crystal system where the unit cell has a cube shaped structure. This is one of the simplest crystal structure found in crystals of metal.Body Centered Cubic (BCC)
  
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BCC is a basis type of cubic crystal structure. In crystallography, the cubic crystals structure is a crystal system where the unit cell has a cube shaped structure. This is one of the simplest crystal structure found in crystals of metal.Body Centered Cubic (BCC)
  
Conductor metals have very low resistance to electric currents. They can easily conduct electric current through them.Conductor
  
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Conductor metals have very low resistance to electric currents. They can easily conduct electric current through them.Conductor
  
Magnetic Characteristics
  
  
Specific Gravity
7.20
  
99+
0.97
  
99+
Magnetic Ordering
Ferromagnetic
  
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Paramagnetic metals are slightly attracted by magnet, but they can’t retain the magnetic effect once they are removed from the magnetic field.Paramagnetic