Iron is a silvery gray transition metal which has a melting point of 1538 degrees Celsius. Iron is sometimes known as a star killer. This is because Iron is the heaviest element that can be formed and still gain energy from. If you fuse Iron, you end up losing more energy than you gain. Iron has oxidation states rangin from -4 to -2 to +7. Iron isa a useful metal that has been around for a long time. Iron is one of 3 ferromagnetic transition metals.

Iron has uncountable uses. It is used in construction, magnets, electrical parts, kitchen utensils, weapons, weights, tools, and many more.