alpha iron

alpha iron

The body-centered cubic form of pure iron. Each of eight atoms is located in the corner of a cube, and one atom is located in the center of the cube. Alpha iron is stable below 1,670º F (910º C).

The body-centered cubic form of pure iron. Each of eight atoms is located in the corner of a cube, and one atom is located in the center of the cube. Alpha iron is stable below 1,670º F (910º C).