FACTOID # 97: Peru’s national bird is the Andean cock of the rock (Rupicola peruviana).
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

Encyclopedia > Iron (III) oxide
Properties
General
Name Iron(III) oxide
Chemical formula Fe2O3
Appearance Red powder
Physical
Formula weight 159.7 amu
Melting point 1838 K (1565 °C)
Density 5.2 ×10³ kg/m³
Crystal structure Corundum
Solubility insoluble
Thermochemistry
ΔfH0liquid ? kJ/mol
ΔfH0solid
S0liquid, 1 bar ? J/mol·K
S0solid 87 J/mol·K
Safety
Ingestion Extremely large or sustained doses may cause iron poisoning.
Inhalation Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Long term exposure to dust may cause mild pneumoconiosis.
Skin No adverse effect reported.
Eyes May cause mechanical irritation. Long term exposure may stain the cornea.
More info Hazardous Chemical Database (http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd/chemicals/9/8752.html)

SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used.


Disclaimer and references

Iron(III) oxide - also known as ferric oxide, red iron oxide, synthetic maghemite, rouge,or rust - is one of several oxide compounds of iron, and is most notable for its ferromagnetic properties. Its chemical formula is Fe2O3.


The mineral form of ferric oxide is hematite; it is mined as the main ore of iron.


Iron(III) oxide is often used in magnetic storage, for example in the magnetic layer of floppy disks. These consist of a thin sheet of Mylar® plastic, coated with iron(III) oxide. The particles can be magnetised to represent binary data. MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) also uses iron(III) oxide compounds, suspended in an ink which can be read by special scanning hardware.


The majority of recorded information on earth (such as text and photographs) is stored in the form of magnetization patterns on a thin layer of iron(III) oxide. This is probably because the cost per bit of iron-based magnetic media is currently far less than the cost per bit of any known alternative, such as optical discs, paper books, or microfilm.


The CAS number of ferric oxide is 1309-37-1.


See also


  Results from FactBites:
 
Iron III oxide (388 words)
Iron(III) oxide — also known as ferric oxide, Hematite, red iron oxide, synthetic maghemite, colcothar, or simply rust — is one of several oxide compounds of iron, and is most notable for its ferromagnetic properties.
Its chemical formula is Fe The mineral form of ferric oxide is hematite; it is mined as the main ore of iron.
Iron(III) oxide is often used in magnetic storage, for example in the magnetic layer of floppy disks.
Rosacea-Ltd - For Rosacea, Acne Rosacea, and Ocular Rosacea (0 words)
The use of Rosacea-Ltd III is a very elegant, simple 2 second application to the skin surface as compared to all other rosacea products as it is not sticky or greasy, nor will it affect clothing, hair or eyes when it is used in the eye area.
The Rosacea-Ltd III ingredients consist of: zinc oxide, magnesium stearate, sodium chloride, iron oxide, copper oxide, polyethylene glycol, and sulfur (which is a required ingredient of your skeletal system and body fluids).
Rosacea-Ltd III is recommended for all rosacea sufferers, whether their symptoms are mild or severe, including patients with extremely sensitive skin due to topical steroid use, photoderm, ocular rosacea, fragile skin conditions in women off estrogen replacement therapy or in more mature rosacea sufferers.
  More results at FactBites »

 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your location
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.