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Iron. The density of Mercury is higher than would be expected given its size relative to Earth. Scientists theorize a comparatively large liquid iron core about 1800 km in radius.

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It is made up of mercury atoms

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What is mercurys core mostly made of?

== == Mercury has an iron-nickel core.


Which planet has the largest core by the diameter of the plant?

I believe it is Mercury. Mercurys core is 75 percent of its planet. Its core is made of Iron. You might want to do more research though I am not Exactly sure.


What is mercurys surface material?

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Is mercurys core really hot or just hot?

The core of Mercury is very hot and not at all cold. The core is made up of iron rich ore which has an almost complete molten liquid global magentic field.


What is the diameter of Mercurys core?

Mercury's core has a diameter of about 3,600 miles (5,800 kilometers), which is roughly 85% of the planet's total diameter. It is composed mostly of iron and nickel, and is thought to be partially molten.


What is Mercurys crust made out of?

rock and other elements


What is mercurys core up of?

Mercury's core is made of iron, with a diameter of 3600 km to 3800 km. The silicate outer shell is only 500 to 600 km thick. At least some of the core is molten. Mercury's core is made of iron, with a diameter of 3600 km to 3800 km. The silicate outer shell is only 500 to 600 km thick. At least some of the core is molten.


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mercurys period number is 80


When was Toledo Mercurys created?

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it is made of small amounts hydrogen helium and oxygen. it has almost no atmosphere because of the planets gravity.