Fe2 Chemical Name

Detection of iron

Occurrence in the separation pathway

In the separation reaction, iron is found in the urotropin group, where it precipitates as reddish-brown iron(III) hydroxide. Iron hydroxide can be redissolved by treatment with 2 N HCl. If the hydrochloric acid solution is mixed with a little dilute nitric acid and heated, it is ensured that Fe³⁺ is present.

Detection of Fe³⁺ as Berlin blue

In the presence of Fe³⁺ is present in the hydrochloric acid sample solution, a deep blue compound (Berlin blue) is formed with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) (yellow blood leach salt).

Detection of Fe²⁺ as Turnbull’s blue

In the presence of Fe²⁺ is present in the hydrochloric acid sample solution, a deep blue compound (Turnbull’s blue) is formed with potassium ferricyanide(III) (red blood leach salt). Both reaction products (insoluble Berlin blue and insoluble Turnbulls blue, respectively) are chemically identical. They are the iron(III) salt of hexacyanoferrate(II), Fe₄[Fe(CN)₆]₃ – H₂O, which is formed immediately from the reagents used in the Berlin blue reaction, and in the Turnbulls blue reaction after redox reaction of hexacyanoferrate(III), [Fe(CN)₆]^3-, with iron(II) saline is formed. The blue compound is insoluble in water but often remains colloidal in solution. It consists of octahedral [Fe(CN)₆]^4--anions, and Fe³⁺-cations, which are arranged in a crystal lattice in such a way that the cyanoligands are arranged with the C atom on Fe²⁺– and the N atom to Fe³⁺-ions point. Voids in the crystal structure are occupied by water molecules. Berliner blue: 4 Fe 3+ +3 [ Fe ( CN ) 6 ] 4- → Fe 4 [ Fe ( CN ) 6 ] 3 Turnbulls blue: 4 Fe 2+ +4 [ Fe ( CN ) 6 ] 3- →4 Fe 3+ +4 [ Fe ( CN ) 6 ] 4- → Fe 4 [ Fe ( CN ) 6 ] 3 +…

Note: If there is so much iron in the analysis that the detection of other ions is disturbed, or so little that the detection of iron appears uncertain, Fe can be³⁺ can be etherified from a strongly acidic solution in the form of chloroferrates. In this way, Fe³⁺ is separated from the other ions contained in the urotrope group (Al, Cr, Zr). If necessary, the etheric phase can be concentrated by evaporation of the ether.; A similar behavior is shown by the blood red iron thiocyanato complexes, which is used in the iron detection of Fe³⁺ with potassium thiocyanate (see below).

Detection of Fe³⁺ as a red thiocyanato iron complex

A few drops of sample solution are added to one or two drops of an ammonium or potassium thiocyanate solution (thiocyanate = rhodanide) on a white spotting plate. In the presence of Fe³⁺ -ions, the mixture immediately turns blood red. [Fe(H2O)6]3++ 3SCN- → [Fe(SCN)3(H2O)3]+ 3H2O Since other ions also give colored compounds with thiocyanate, the detection for Fe is not considered specific until the Fe³⁺ is not considered specific until the solution is completely decolorized when fluoride is added. In this case, the red thiocyanatoiron complex forms the considerably more stable, colorless aquapentafluoroferrate(III) complex, [FeF₅(H₂O)]^2- . [Fe(SCN)3(H2O)3]+ 5F- → [FeF5(H2O)]2-+ 3SCN-+ 2H2O The reliability of iron detection with thiocyanate is also increased if the solubility of the deep red thiocyanatoiron complex in ether is exploited. The above reaction is carried out in a test tube and the solution is covered with diethyl ether. After vigorous shaking and phase separation, observe the extraction of the red thiocyanatoeisen complex into the ether phase.

Encyclopedia of Chemistry: Iron Oxides

Iron Oxides. Iron(II) oxide, black compound (“wüstite phase”) always showing an iron undershoot compared to the formula FeO, of the composition Fe_0,9O to Fe_0,95O, which is obtained by oxidation of iron with oxygen or water vapor above 566°C. This oxide is stable above 566 °C, metastable at room temperature and can be obtained in the laboratory as a pyrophoric powder by thermal decomposition of iron(II) oxalate in vacuo: FeC₂O₄ → FeO + CO + CO₂. Iron(II,III) oxide, Fe.₃O₄, most stable iron oxide, deep black, ferromagnetic compound with inverse spinel structure (Fe^IIFe₂^IIIO₄); d. 5.18 g cm^-3, F. 1538 °C (Z.). Fe₃O₄ is formed by passing water vapor over iron below 566 °C according to 3 Fe + 4 H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + 4 H₂ or by vigorous annealing of iron(III) oxide, and is also produced as “hammer blow” during the burning of the iron particles that come off during the forging of iron. In nature, Fe₃O₄ occurs in large deposits as magnetite (magnetite ironstone) and forms a highly sought-after raw material for iron and steel production. It is used as an electrode material for chlor-alkali electrolysis, as a glass coloring and polishing agent, as a filler and, under the designations iron oxide black or iron black, as a pigment. Iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃, dimorphic compound, d. 5.12 to 5.24 g cm^-3, F. 1565 °C. Occurring naturally as hematite in various varieties, α-Fe.₂O₃ is the stable form (rhombohedral, paramagnetic), while the cubically crystallizing γ-Fe₂O₃ with careful oxidation of Fe₃O₄ according to 2 Fe₃O₄ + O₂ → 3 Fe₂O₃ is formed and, when heated to > 300 °C, is converted into α-Fe₂O₃ transitions. α-Fe₂O₃ is also obtained by heating iron(III) oxide hydrate or iron(III) salts of volatile acids. When heated to > 1200 °C in air, Fe.₂O₃ with oxygen splitting into Fe₃O₄ when heated. Fe₂O₃ is used in large quantities as a pigment under the designations iron oxide red or iron red. Annealed Fe₂O₃ is very hard, so it can be used as a polishing agent for glass, metal and gemstones (polishing red). The above mentioned iron oxide pigments as well as iron oxide yellow (iron hydroxides) are very resistant and have excellent fastness properties. They are suitable for all binders, and also as coloring additives for cement, construction materials and plastics, in ceramics and in the graphics industry. Iron oxide red is also of great importance for rust protection coatings of steel structures and ship hulls. Copyright 1998 Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg

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Dr. Andrea Acker, Leipzig Prof. Dr. Heinrich Bremer, Berlin Prof. Dr. Walter Dannecker, Hamburg Prof. Dr. Hans-Günther Däßler, Freital Dr. Claus-Stefan Dreier, Hamburg Dr. Ulrich H. Engelhardt, Braunschweig Dr. Andreas Fath, Heidelberg Dr. Lutz-Karsten Finze, Großenhain-Weßnitz Dr. Rudolf Friedemann, Halle Dr. Sandra Grande, Heidelberg Prof. Dr. Carola Griehl, Halle Prof. Dr. Gerhard Gritzner, Linz Prof. Dr. Helmut Hartung, Halle Prof. Dr. Peter Hellmold, Halle Prof. Dr. Günter Hoffmann, Eberswalde Prof. Dr. Hans-Dieter Jakubke, Leipzig Prof. Dr. Thomas M. Klapötke, Munich Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Kleber, Leipzig Prof. Dr. Reinhard Kramolowsky, Hamburg Dr. Wolf Eberhard Kraus, Dresden Dr. Günter Kraus, Halle Prof. Dr. Ulrich Liebscher, Dresden Dr. Wolfgang Liebscher, Berlin Dr. Frank Meyberg, Hamburg Prof. Dr. Peter Nuhn, Halle Dr. Hartmut Ploss, Hamburg Dr. Dr. Manfred Pulst, Leipzig Dr. Anna Schleitzer, Marktschwaben Prof. Dr. Harald Schmidt, Linz Dr. Helmut Schmiers, Freiberg Prof. Dr. Klaus Schulze, Leipzig Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Stolz, Jena Prof. Dr. Rudolf Taube, Merseburg Dr. Ralf Trapp, Wassenaar, NL Dr. Martina Venschott, Hannover Prof. Dr. Rainer Vulpius, Freiberg Prof. Dr. Günther Wagner, Leipzig Prof. Dr. Manfred Weißenfels, Dresden Dr. Klaus-Peter Wendlandt, Merseburg Prof. Dr. Otto Wienhaus, Tharandt Expert coordination: Hans-Dieter Jakubke, Ruth Karcher Editors: Sabine Bartels, Ruth Karcher, Sonja Nagel

Aliases Fe2+ Ferrous Ferrous cation ferrous ion Ferrous ions Iron (II) ion Iron dication Iron divalent ion Iron ion(2+) IRONII 15438-31-0 Structure 15438-31-0 Hazard identification Classification of the substance or mixture No data available Signal word No data available Hazard statement (s) No data available Precautionary statement (s) Prevention: No data available Response: No data available Storage: No data available Disposal: No data available Other hazards not leading to classification No data available 15438-31-0 First aid measures Description of necessary first aid measures General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the attending physician. If inhaled.: If inhaled, move the person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. If skin contact: If eye contact: If swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. 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Chemical name	Iron, ion (Fe2+)
IUPACName	15438-31-0
PubChemID	27284
Molecular weight	55.84
PSA	0 ?2
LogP	-0.00250
EINECS	215-278-0
Molecular formula	Fe+₂