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413054

Iron

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granular, 10-40 mesh, >99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Ferrum, Iron metal

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Linear Formula:
Fe
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
55.85
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12141721
EC Number:
231-096-4
MDL number:
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assay

>99.99% trace metals basis

form

granular

reaction suitability

core: iron

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resistivity

9.71 μΩ-cm

particle size

10-40 mesh

bp

2750 °C (lit.)

mp

1535 °C (lit.)

density

7.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

greener alternative category

SMILES string

[Fe]

InChI

1S/Fe

InChI key

XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

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Iron (Fe) is a dense, malleable, andductile metal known for its strength and versatility. This product features agranular particle size of 10-40 mesh, a resistivity of 9.71 μΩ-cm at 20°C, anda density of 7.86 g/mL at 25 °C. Iron is widely utilized in various industrialapplications due to its excellent mechanical properties and abundance. Ourhigh-purity iron is characterized by an assay of >99.99% trace metals basis,ensuring exceptional quality and reliability for sensitive applications inelectronics, material science, and research. Heterogeneous Catalysts: Ironis used in various catalytic processes, including the Haber-Bosch process forammonia synthesis, where it serves as a catalyst.Batteries: Iron is used in some types of batteries, suchas iron-air batteries, which have potential for energy storage applications.

Application

  • Progress and perspectives on iron-based electrode materials for alkali metal-ion batteries: a critical review.: This review explores the recent advancements and future prospects of iron-based electrode materials in alkali metal-ion batteries, highlighting their potential for high energy density and sustainable energy storage solutions (Li et al., 2024).
  • Iron-Based Electrodes Meet Water-Based Preparation, Fluorine-Free Electrolyte and Binder: : This study examines the use of water-based preparation methods and fluorine-free electrolytes in the development of iron-based electrodes, proposing a more sustainable approach to lithium-ion battery production (Valvo et al., 2017).


pictograms

Flame

signalword

Warning

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Sol. 2 - Self-heat. 2

Storage Class

4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

69.8 °F

flash_point_c

21 °C



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