Iron(II) Oxide

FeO

IUPAC: Iron(II) oxide

CAS: 1345-25-1

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Composición elemental

O
22,3%
Fe
Iron ×1
77,7%

Usos

  • Steel manufacturing
  • Pigment
  • Ceramic glaze

Datos curiosos

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

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[Fe+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
oxide
Estado
solid
Masa molar
71,84 g/mol
Densidad
5,7450 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1377,0 °C
Solubilidad
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).