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Iron

Iron chemical structure
CAS Number7439-89-6
FormulaFe
Mol. Weight55.85 g/mol

What is Iron?

Iron is a chemical compound with CAS number 7439-89-6 and molecular formula Fe. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

Fe

Molecular Weight

55.85 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥99.9% trace metals basis

Impurities

≤0.01% total nitrogen (N)

Boiling Point

2750 °C(lit.)

Density

7.86 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H228

Precautionary Statements

P210

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

1535 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤20 mg/kg
sulfide (S2-): ≤100 mg/kg

Cation Traces

As: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤20 mg/kg
Mn: ≤300 mg/kg
Zn: ≤30 mg/kg

EC Number

231-096-4

WGK Germany

nwg

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