Iron(II,III) oxide
ALDRICH/518158 - 99.99% trace metals basis
Synonym: Ferrosoferric oxide; Iron oxide black; Magnetite
CAS Number: 1317-61-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Fe3O4
Molecular Weight: 231.53
EC Number: 215-277-5
MDL Number: MFCD00011010
Linear Formula: Fe3O4
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 518158-50G
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| application(s) | battery manufacturing |
| assay | 99.99% trace metals basis |
| density | 4.8-5.1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/3Fe.4O |
| InChI key | SZVJSHCCFOBDDC-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 1538 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | O=[Fe].O=[Fe]O[Fe]=O |
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| General description: | Iron(II,III) oxide, also known as ferric ferrous oxide, with a purity of 99.99% trace metals basis, exhibits unique magnetic, electrical, and catalytic properties. It has density of 4.8-5.1 g/mL at 25 °C and melting point of 1538 °C , which indicates thermal stability and mechanical strength. In the field of biomedical applications, it has shown promise in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents and drug delivery systems due to its magnetic properties and biocompatibility. In the semiconductor industry, iron(II,III) oxide has been investigated for its potential use in spintronics and magnetic tunnel junctions, where its magnetic properties can be utilized for information storage and processing. Additionally, it is being explored for use as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries, offering high theoretical capacity and low cost due to its abundance. |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 g in poly bottle |
).| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.99% trace metals basis |
| mp | 1538 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 4.8-5.1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352303 |