Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
7439-89-6
Molecular Formula
Fe
Molecular Weight
55.85 g/mol
Synonym

ferrous iron; Carbonyl iron; Carbonyl iron powder HQ; Carbonyl iron powder SM; Carbonyl iron powder SU

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Iron is a metallic element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. It is a key component of steel and alloys, widely used in construction, machinery, and transportation. Biologically, iron is essential for blood production, as it forms part of hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the body.