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Fe
Iron
Atomic Z: 26 · Mass A: 56
Proton (p⁺)
Neutron (n⁰)
Electron (e⁻)
Fe
Iron
Z = 26
Mass A = 56 u · Transition Metal
Protons (p⁺)
26 Neutrons (n⁰)
30 Electrons (e⁻)
26 Orbit Velocity1.0x
Orbit Rings
Nucleus Glow
Select Element (29)
Scientific Summary
The most common element on Earth by mass, forming Earth’s outer core and oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in blood.
Did You Know?
Red blood cells get their crimson color from iron atoms binding oxygen molecules!
Practical Applications
Steel & Construction Alloys
Hemoglobin Oxygen Transport
Electromagnets
Industrial Catalysts
Discovered By: Known since AntiquityYear: Prehistoric