Triiron tetraoxide

CAS Number: 1317-61-9

Chemical Name: Iron(II,III) oxide

Synonyms: Triiron tetraoxide, Pigment Black 11, Magnetite

Chemical Formula: Fe₃O₄

Molecular Weight: 231.53

Appearance: Fine black crystalline powder with inherent magnetic property

Relative Density: 5.18 g/cm³

Melting Point: 1597 °C

Solubility: Insoluble in water, ethanol and common organic solvents; slightly soluble in acid solutions

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperature and conventional storage conditions

Sample Availability: Available

MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)

Storage Condition: Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place, keep away from strong acids and corrosive substances

Products Description

This product is a multifunctional inorganic material with excellent pigment performance, catalytic activity and magnetic characteristics, widely used across pigment manufacturing, chemical catalysis, medical treatment, new energy, daily chemicals and multiple industrial fields.

 

Triiron tetraoxide

Chemical Properties

ItemValue
Melting point1538 °C(lit.)
bulk density0.84g/mL
density4.8-5.1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index3.0
Fp7 °C
storage temp.-20°C
solubilityAqueous Acid (Slightly)
formpowder
colorblack
Specific Gravity5.2
Odorodorless at 100.00%
Water SolubilityInsoluble in water and organic solvents. Soluble in concentrated mineral acids.
Crystal StructureInverse spinel type
crystal systemCube
Merck14,4040
Space groupFd3m
Lattice constanta/nm b/nm c/nm α/o β/o γ/o V/nm3 0.83941 0.83941 0.83941 90 90 90 0.5915
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, chloroformates, peroxides.
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsCOLORANT
CAS DataBase Reference1317-61-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceIron(ii,iii) oxide(1317-61-9)
EPA Substance Registry SystemIron oxide (Fe3O4) (1317-61-9)

Safety Information

ItemValue
Hazard CodesXi
Risk Statements36/37/38
Safety Statements26
RIDADR3
WGK Germany-
TSCAYes
HS Code28211000

Product Application

Catalytic Applications

It acts as an efficient catalyst for multiple chemical reactions. It is commonly used in the Haber process for ammonia synthesis and the industrial water–gas shift reaction. As a heterogeneous catalyst, it is applied in Fenton-type oxidation reaction for degrading rhodamine B. Besides, it can catalyze the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in anion exchange membrane fuel cells.

Medical Application

It is widely used as a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent in clinical and medical imaging fields.

New Energy Application

It can be utilized as a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries, helping to improve the electrochemical performance of battery products.

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