Description

Iron CAS NO 8053-60-9 is a fundamental metallic element widely utilized across industrial and research sectors. Its significance lies in its versatility as a catalyst, reducing agent, and precursor material for advanced alloys and chemical synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the metallurgical, chemical, and electronics industries seeking a reliable source of high-purity iron.

Application

• Metallurgy & Alloy Production: A primary raw material for manufacturing steel, cast iron, and various specialty alloys.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst in critical industrial processes like ammonia synthesis (Haber process) and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for hydrocarbons.
• Electronics & Magnetics: Used in the production of magnetic cores, electromagnets, and components for electronic devices.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutritional: Serves as a source of iron in the production of dietary supplements and pharmaceutical compounds for treating anemia.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry, materials science, and experimental physics.
• Water Treatment & Environmental Remediation: Utilized in zero-valent iron (ZVI) technology for groundwater remediation and wastewater treatment to reduce contaminants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron
CAS No.	8053-60-9
Molecular Formula	Fe
Molecular Weight	55.845 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrum; Iron powder; Iron metal; Carbonyl iron powder; Electrolytic iron; Reduced iron; Elemental iron; α-iron; Fe; Iron filings; Iron sponge; ARMCO iron; Ingot iron; Wrought iron; Pig iron
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iron CAS NO 8053-60-9 is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including spectrometry, titration, and particle size analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical specifications are available upon request for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its property of being easily oxidized, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended for optimal preservation. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or solid
Assay (Fe)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.