α-Iron (Ferrite)

α-Iron (Ferrite)

allotrope
Fe

The everyday form of iron — the backbone of steel and construction

← Allotrope of Iron

The humble crystal at the heart of iron and most structural steel — holding up bridges and skyscrapers worldwide.

Body-centred cubic iron, stable below 912 °C.

Material

Gallery canvas set in a solid wood floating frame.

Frame

White

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Crystallography

Catalogue identityα-Iron (ferrite) — Im-3m
FormulaFe
Crystal systemcubic
Space groupIm-3m
Lattice (a, b, c) Å2.811, 2.811, 2.811
Angles (α, β, γ) °90, 90, 90
Density (g/cm³)8.35

Structure data: Crystallography Open Database · Public domain (CC0)

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