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What is the chemical symbol for iron?
Fe
Background
The chemical symbol for iron is Fe. It comes from the Latin word ferrum. Iron is the most common metal in Earth's crust and makes up around five percent. Our blood also contains iron. It is what gives blood its red color.
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