Questions tagged [iron]
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Feasibility question: Is the following presented chemistry leading to very dilute H2O2 with fast created radicals, effective H2O2? [closed]
I start by noting that, theoretically starting by the action of oxygen on acidic FeCl2, one can form in situ hydrogen peroxide and other reactive oxygen species, albeit in very small amounts. The ...
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How can one change the color of Iron Oxide by changing the composition or hydration?
How does the color of rust change depending on its makeup and state, or more to the point, how would one put the rust into that state?
For example, Wikipedia shows Iron(III) Oxide as being red in the ...
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Iron and copper oxide for thermite
I recently successfully made thermite from iron oxide powder and aluminum powder. However, I have a couple of questions about copper and iron oxides.
The kind of iron oxide that is made by ...
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Why do we have to prevent the hydrolysis of iron(III) nitrate?
I want to make particular concentration of ferric ions from $\ce{Fe(NO3)3.9H2O}$, and then I found this video
It says that we have to add nitric acid to prevent iron from hydrolysis, what does it mean?...
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Why doesn’t ferrous sulfate appear orange in vinegar?
When I mix ferrous sulfate crystals with water, the solution almost immediately turns orange. However, when I mix ferrous sulfate with vinegar, it doesn’t change colors.
Why is this?
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Rusting of iron is quicker in saline water than in ordinary water [duplicate]
I feel so because, saline water has more more electrons and because of that there will be oxidation will take place faster and hence the overall process will speed up. Is this explanation good enough ...
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What is the difference between pig iron and wrought iron? [closed]
I mean, I know the difference in the properties.. but how are they produced? what is the difference in the method of production?
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Separation methods [closed]
I put some iron nails in water, and obviously, those started oxidizing, making those hydrogen bubbles. Some days after, the water was orange, indicated that the FeO has just dissolved in it. I found ...
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Can someone explain this answer in detail? [closed]
The density of iron is $\pu{7.874 g/cm3}$ and its unit cell volume is $\pu{2.364E-23 cm3}$. These values indicate that there are: two Fe atoms per unit cell and the metal is body-centered cubic.
I am ...
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