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Iron

≥99%, reduced, powder (fine)

Synonym(s):

Fe

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Fe
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
55.85
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥99%

form

powder (fine)

quality

reduced

reaction suitability

core: iron
reagent type: catalyst

resistivity

9.71 μΩ-cm

impurities

≤0.5% insoluble in HCl

bp

2750 °C (lit.)

mp

1535 °C (lit.)

density

7.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤20 mg/kg
sulfide (S2-): ≤100 mg/kg

cation traces

As: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤100 mg/kg
Mn: ≤1000 mg/kg
Ni: ≤500 mg/kg
Pb: ≤20 mg/kg
Zn: ≤50 mg/kg

SMILES string

[Fe]

InChI

1S/Fe

InChI key

XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Reduced iron powder, also known as iron sponge, is a fine powdered form of iron that is commonly used in chemical synthesis processes. It is produced by the reduction of iron oxide in a controlled environment, typically through the use of hydrogen or carbon monoxide gas.




In chemical synthesis, reduced iron powder can be employed as a reducing agent, catalyst, or precursor in a wide range of reactions. It is commonly used to convert organic functional groups, such as aldehydes, ketones, and nitro compounds, into their corresponding reduced forms. It is also known to facilitate hydrogenation reactions.




Reduced iron powder finds applications in the production of iron-based catalysts, magnetic materials, pigments, and metal alloys. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical synthesis, organic chemistry, and industrial manufacturing. It is important to handle reduced iron powder with care due to its potential reactivity with moisture and oxygen, which may cause oxidation and result in changes to its properties. Proper storage and handling procedures should be followed to maintain its quality and prevent unwanted reactions.

Application

  • Sodium-Ion Batteries: Research demonstrated the use of iron-based Na(4)FeV(PO(4))(3) nanoparticles in pine pollen derived carbon matrices as a cost-effective cathode for sodium-ion batteries, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions and materials chemistry (Wang et al., 2024).

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Sol. 1 - Self-heat. 1

Storage Class Code

4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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