The Chemical, Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Iron Metal

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I. Abstract
This paper will provide a detailed discussion about iron metal. The chemical, physical and mechanical properties of iron metal will be discussed. Additionally, the occurrence and major applications of the metal will also be provided. This is intended to provide an understanding of the iron metal and the chemistry around it. The geometry of coordination together with the different oxidation states will be included in the discussion. It should be noted that iron is one of the few metals that is considered to have wide range of applications. There are many devices, accessories and equipment that are made out of iron metal. Its abundance on earth is also something that is considered to be of great importance. Just like other metals, iron is extracted from the earth’s crust through mining process. Iron is extracted from the earth in form of iron ore. …show more content…

As such, the metal is known to have capability of being drawn into thin wires. Additionally, iron can be hammered into tiny sheets. The tensile strength of iron are considered to be very high. Iron can be stretched to a great extent without breaking. in addition to that, iron has the ability to bend, hammer, roll, shape, form and cut (Romney, Thacker & Leibold, 2007).
Chemical properties of iron constitute the manner in which it reacts with other chemical compounds. As a matter of fact, iron is known to be a very active element. Iron is known to combine with oxygen in moist environment to form rust. The product of the combination of iron and oxygen is iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ). Iron dissolves in acids and reacts to form a salt and water. There are also many other elements that iron is known to react with. Iron reacts with hot water and steam to produce rust and hydrogen gas (Romney, Thacker & Leibold, 2007).

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