Group 8 element

A Group 8 element is the series of elements in group 8 (IUPAC style) in the periodic table, which consists of the transition metals Iron (Fe), Ruthenium (Ru), Osmium (Os) and Hassium (Hs).

Related Topics:
Series - Elements - Group 8 - IUPAC - Periodic table - Transition metal - Iron - Ruthenium - Osmium - Hassium

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All of these elements are classed in Group 8 because their valence shell holds four electrons. Hassium can only be produced in the laboratory and has not been found in nature.

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