Iron(II) oxide
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| Systematic name | Iron(II) oxide |
| Other names | ferrous oxide ferrous iron |
| Molecular formula | FeO |
| Molar mass | 71.85 g/mol |
| Density | 5.7 g/cm3 |
| Solubility (water) | Insoluble |
| Melting point | 1370 °C (1643.15 K) |
| Boiling point | 3414 °C (3687.15 K) |
| CAS number | [1345-25-1] |
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Iron(II) oxide, also known as ferrous oxide or ferrous iron, is one of the iron oxides. It is a black-colored powder with the chemical formula . It consists of the chemical element iron in the oxidation state of 2 bonded to oxygen. Its mineral form is known as wüstite. The latter term is often used synonymously to ferrous oxide.
- Molecular weight: 71.85
- Melting Point: 1370°C
- CAS number: 1345-25-1
Iron(II) oxide is used as a pigment. It is FDA-approved for use in cosmetics and it is used in some tattoo inks.
References
- http://webmineral.com/data/Wustite.shtml
External links
- For a full list of external links to MSDSs, spectroscopic data, commercial chemicals suppliers etc. for this compound, see [Chemical sources].
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