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 identity | α-Iron (ferrite) — Im-3m |
| Formula | Fe |
| Crystal system | cubic |
| Space group | Im-3m |
| Lattice (a, b, c) Å | 2.811, 2.811, 2.811 |
| Angles (α, β, γ) ° | 90, 90, 90 |
| Density (g/cm³) | 8.35 |
Structure data: Crystallography Open Database · Public domain (CC0)