Iron(III) oxide, 99.9%

Name: Iron(III) oxide, 99.9%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014717

About Iron(III) oxide, 99.9%

Iron(III) oxide is a transition metal compound (Puriss grade) carrying the CAS registry number 1309-37-1 with a typical assay of 99.9%. With the molecular formula Fe2O3, it has a molar mass of 159.69 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is oxo(oxoferriooxy)iron. It is also known as Ferric oxide or Hematite.

In its supplied form it is a red-brown, burgundy or purple powder. Literature values give a melting point of 1,565 °C and a density of 5.242 g/cm. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for catalysis, metallurgy and plating and oxidation reactions. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Iron(III) oxide in 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Catalysis
Metallurgy & plating
Oxidation reactions

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Iron(III) oxide, 99.9%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014717
CAS Number	1309-37-1
IUPAC name	oxo(oxoferriooxy)iron
Molecular formula	Fe₂O₃
Molecular weight	159.69 g/mol
Exact mass	159.8546
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	99.9%
HSN code	28211010
InChIKey	JEIPFZHSYJVQDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	O=[Fe]O[Fe]=O
PubChem CID	518696

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Red-brown, burgundy or purple powder
Melting point	1,565 °C
Density	5.242 g/cm
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	43.4 Å²
Synonyms	Ferric oxide, Hematite, Ferric iron, Red iron oxide, Rouge, Maghemite, Colcothar, Iron sesquioxide, Rust, Ochre, Iron trioxide, Iron oxide, red

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P273, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

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Puriss

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CAS: 1309-37-1
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MW: 159.69 g/mol

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Extra Pure

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Formula: Fe₂O₃
MW: 159.69 g/mol

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Formula: Fe₂O₃
MW: 159.69 g/mol

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Formula: Fe₂O₃
MW: 159.69 g/mol

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Puriss

Ferric oxide, red, 99.999%

CAS: 1309-37-1
Formula: Fe₂O₃
MW: 159.69 g/mol

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Formula: Fe₂O₃
MW: 159.69 g/mol

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AR

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CAS: 1309-37-1
Formula: Fe₂O₃
MW: 159.69 g/mol

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Formula: Fe₂O₃
MW: 159.69 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Iron(III) oxide, 99.9%?

The CAS Registry Number of Iron(III) oxide, 99.9% is 1309-37-1. It is also known as Ferric oxide, Hematite, Ferric iron.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Iron(III) oxide, 99.9%?

Iron(III) oxide, 99.9% has the molecular formula Fe2O3 and a molecular weight of 159.69 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxo(oxoferriooxy)iron.

Which grade and pack sizes of Iron(III) oxide, 99.9% can I order?

We supply Iron(III) oxide, 99.9% in Puriss (99.9%) grade, in 50 g, 250 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Iron(III) oxide, 99.9%?

Yes. Every lot of Iron(III) oxide, 99.9% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Iron(III) oxide, 99.9% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Iron(III) oxide, 99.9% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.