Iron

Iron is a transition metal known for its use in the production of steel and its essential role in biological processes, particularly in oxygen transport within the blood.

Atomic Structure

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	26
Symbol	Fe
Atomic Mass	55.845 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d⁶ 4s²
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Iron

Primarily used in the production of steel, which is vital for construction and manufacturing.
Plays a crucial role in oxygen transport in the blood as part of hemoglobin.