Iron(II) Oxide

FeO

IUPAC: Iron(II) oxide

CAS: 1345-25-1

Übersicht

Iron(II) oxide (wustite) is a non-stoichiometric black mineral. It is thermodynamically unstable and tends to disproportionate to iron and Fe₃O₄.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
22,3%
Fe
Iron ×1
77,7%

Verwendung

  • Steel manufacturing
  • Pigment
  • Ceramic glaze

Wissenswertes

  • Thermodynamically unstable below 570°C, spontaneously converting to iron and magnetite

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[Fe+2]

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
71,84 g/mol
Dichte
5,7450 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1377,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
71,9299
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
0,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iron(II) Oxide?
Iron(II) Oxide (FeO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Iron(II) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Iron(II) Oxide?
Iron(II) Oxide has a molar mass of 71.84 g/mol.
What state is Iron(II) Oxide at room temperature?
Iron(II) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Iron(II) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Iron(II) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Iron(II) Oxide?
Iron(II) Oxide (FeO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Iron (Fe).