Iron(III) oxide, alpha-phase, nanopowder, 98% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ferric oxide is used for polishing precious metals and diamonds, as well as in cosmetics. Synthetic iron oxide pigments are one of the most popular color pigments worldwide for coloring concrete. Other uses includes: coating, printing ink, paint, also as coloring agent for building material, rubber, paper-making. In producing ferrites . Also used in recording tapes and pyrotechnics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1309-37-1
• Molecular Formula: Fe2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 159.69
• MDL Number: MFCD00011008
• InChI Key: JEIPFZHSYJVQDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: trioxodiiron
• SMILES: [Fe][Fe](=O)(=O)=O

• Melting Point: 1565°C
• Color: Red to Brown
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,4028
• Solubility Information: It is soluble In Warm Hydrochloric Acid,Slightly Soluble in Sulfuric Acid.
• Formula Weight: 159.69
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 5.24 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Iron (III) oxide, alpha-phase

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	215-168-2
RTECSNumber	NO7400000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only