Earth's core element, hemoglobin's metal center.
Iron is a transition element located in period 4, group 8 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Fe and atomic number 26. The electron configuration of Iron is [Ar] 3d6 4s2, giving it 10 valence electron(s).
Explore Iron in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.