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What is the chemical symbol for iron?
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Fe
Iron's chemical symbol is 'Fe', derived from its Latin name 'ferrum,' meaning 'firm' or 'strong.' Iron is element 26 on the periodic table and is one of the most abundant elements on Earth. As the main component of Earth's core and essential to human hemoglobin, iron is fundamental to planetary geology and biological function.
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Iron's symbol 'Fe' comes from Latin 'ferrum'; iron is essential for oxygen transport in blood and is so important that iron deficiency causes anemia affecting billions.
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