Iron(III) Oxide
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Cite "Iron(III) Oxide"
Iron(III) Oxide. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/ironiii-oxide/
"Iron(III) Oxide." Compound, /compound/ironiii-oxide/.
@misc{ironiii-oxide, title={Iron(III) Oxide}, url={/compound/ironiii-oxide/}}
IUPAC: Iron(III) oxide
CAS: 1309-37-1
Overview
Iron(III) oxide, commonly known as rust or hematite, is a reddish-brown solid. It is the most common iron ore and gives Mars its red color.
Composition
Uses
- • Iron production
- • Pigment (red ochre)
- • Polishing compound
Fun Facts
- ✦ Fe₂O₃ is responsible for the red color of Mars, earning it the nickname 'Red Planet'
Structure
SMILES
O=[Fe]O[Fe]=O
Properties
- Type
- oxide
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 159.69 g/mol
- Density
- 5.2400 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1565.0 °C
- Solubility
- Insoluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 159.8546
- TPSA
- 43.4 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 3
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 5
- Complexity
- 34.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron(III) Oxide?
Iron(III) Oxide (Fe₂O₃) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Iron(III) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Iron(III) Oxide?
Iron(III) Oxide has a molar mass of 159.69 g/mol.
What state is Iron(III) Oxide at room temperature?
Iron(III) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Iron(III) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Iron(III) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Iron(III) Oxide?
Iron(III) Oxide (Fe₂O₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Iron (Fe).