Iron(II) Oxide

FeO

IUPAC: Iron(II) oxide

CAS: 1345-25-1

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Composition élémentaire

O
Oxygen ×1
22,3%
Fe
Iron ×1
77,7%

Usages

  • • Steel manufacturing
  • • Pigment
  • • Ceramic glaze

Le saviez-vous

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

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[Fe+2]

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
solid
Masse molaire
71,84 g/mol
Densité
5,7450 g/cm³
Point de fusion
1377,0 °C
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Calcium Oxide

CaO

Boron Trioxide

B₂O₃

Copper(II) Oxide

CuO

Molybdenum Trioxide

MoO₃

Magnesium Oxide

MgO

Manganese Dioxide

MnO₂

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

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).