518158

Iron(II,III) oxide

99.99% trace metals basis

• Synonym(s): Ferrosoferric oxide, Iron oxide black, Magnetite
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Fe₃O₄
• CAS Number: 1317-61-9
• Molecular Weight: 231.53
• EC Number: 215-277-5
• MDL number: MFCD00011010
• UNSPSC Code: 12352303
• PubChem Substance ID: 24874003
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 99.99% trace metals basis
• form: powder
• mp: 1538 °C (lit.)
• density: 4.8-5.1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): battery manufacturing
• SMILES string: O=[Fe].O=[Fe]O[Fe]=O
• InChI: 1S/3Fe.4O
• InChI key: SZVJSHCCFOBDDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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.

Application

• Achieving Excellent Dielectric and Energy Storage Performance in Core-Double-Shell-Structured Polyetherimide Nanocomposites.: This study explores the development of polyetherimide nanocomposites incorporating Iron(II,III) oxide for enhanced dielectric properties and energy storage capabilities, showing potential for advanced electrical applications (Yuan et al., 2023).

Safety Information

• 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