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637106

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Iron(II,III) oxide

nanopowder, 50-100 nm particle size (SEM), 97% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Ferrosoferric oxide, Iron oxide black, Magnetite

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Fe3O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
231.53
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

97% trace metals basis

form

nanopowder
spherical

surface area

6-8 m2/g , estimated

particle size

50-100 nm (SEM)

mp

1538 °C (lit.)

density

4.8-5.1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

bulk density

0.84 g/mL

application(s)

battery manufacturing

SMILES string

O=[Fe].O=[Fe]O[Fe]=O

InChI

1S/3Fe.4O

InChI key

SZVJSHCCFOBDDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Iron(II,III) oxide nanopowder is a fine powder composed of iron oxide particles with a size ranging from 50-100 nm. It is also known as ferrous ferric oxide or ferrosoferric oxide. Iron(II,III) oxide is a reddish-brown, magnetic material that is stable and chemically inert. It is commonly used as a pigment in paints, coatings, and ceramics, and it is also used as a catalyst in many chemical reactions. As a nanopowder form, this iron(II,III) oxide has a large surface area, which makes it more effective as a catalyst.

Application

Iron(II,III) oxide (Fe3O4) can be used as a heterogeneous catalyst for the Fenton type oxidation of rhodamine B. It can be used as an anode material for the fabrication of lithium-ion batteries. Fe3O4 can also be utilized in the catalysis of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in the anion exchange membrane fuel cell.

Analysis Note

XRD image is representative only; it is not lot specific

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

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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  3. Is Product 637106, Iron(II,III) oxide, stabilized (coated)?

    No, product 637106 has not been coated on the surface per the supplier.

  4. What is the particle sizeof Product 637106, Iron(II,III) oxide?

    Average particle sizes are 50-100 nm.

  5. How can the nanopowder Iron(II,III) oxide, Product 637106, be dispersed in an aqueous solution?

    1. It is recommended to use a neutral buffered solution (approximately pH 7). The pH of the solution is an important factor in achieving a monodispersion of the nanopowder.2. Probe-type ultrasonication is strongly recommended by the manufacturer.3. If the material is not well dispersed by ultrasonication in a neutral buffer, add a surfactant. This will wet the nanoparticle surface. Since the particles are small (less than 50 nm), they have a high surface area to volume ratio. They can therefore absorb gases such as oxygen or carbon dioxide from the air, which would decrease the dispersity of the particles. Degassing the buffer before use may help to eliminate the formation of gas bubbles.

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