Iron facts
| atomic number | 26 |
| melting point | 1538°C |
| boiling point | 2861°C |
| atomic mass | 55.845 u |
| density | 7.874 g/cm³ |
| discovered by who | prehistoric people |
| year discovered | 5000-3000 BCE |
History
The Iron age is the final part of the three metallic ages. Considered to be a start to the protohistory. The iron and steel replaced bronze use in the bronze age for weapons and everyday uses
Uses
98% of all iron is used to make steel and the other 2% is used to make pipes, cast iron, magnets etc.