Iron oxide (FeO)

Agent Name
Iron oxide (FeO)
Alternative Name
Ferrous oxide
CAS Number
1345-25-1
Formula
Fe-O
Major Category
Metals
Iron oxide (FeO) formula graphical representation
Synonyms
C.I. 77489; Iron monooxide; Iron monoxide; Iron(II) oxide; Natural wuestite; Ferrous oxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Black solid; [ICSC] Black odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst and to make steel, enamels, and heat-absorbing glass; [Merck Index]
Comments
Chronic inhalation of dust can result in siderosis; [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Iron oxide (Fe2O3)."
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