Iron

ALDRICH/12310 - ≥99%, reduced, powder (fine)

Synonym: Fe

CAS Number: 7439-89-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Fe
Molecular Weight: 55.85
EC Number: 231-096-4
MDL Number: MFCD00010999
Linear Formula: Fe
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-12310-500G-R	500 g	$64.30 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-12310-1KG-R	1 kg	$118.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-12310-6X1KG-R	1 kg	$643.00 6/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-12310-2.5KG-R	2.5 kg	$281.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites

anion traces	chloride (Cl^-): ≤20 mg/kg
	sulfide (S^2-): ≤100 mg/kg
assay	≥99%
bp	2750 °C (lit.)
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
density	7.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
form	powder (fine)
impurities	≤0.5% insoluble in HCl
InChI	1S/Fe
InChI key	XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	1535 °C (lit.)
quality	reduced
Quality Level	200
reaction suitability	core: iron
	reagent type: catalyst
resistivity	9.71 μΩ-cm
SMILES string	[Fe]

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 External link

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.

Symbol	GHS02
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H228 - H251
Precautionary statements	P210 - P235
RIDADR	UN 3178 4.1 / PGIII
WGK Germany	nwg
Flash Point(F)	Not applicable
Flash Point(C)	Not applicable

Purity	≥99%
bp	2750 °C (lit.)
mp	1535 °C (lit.)
Density	7.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
UNSPSC	12161600