- Definition of Al2FeO4
Al2FeO4, also known as Aluminum iron(II) oxide, is a compound of aluminum and iron, in which iron is in the +2 oxidation state. Al2FeO4 has a molar mass of 189.93.
1.3. The structure consists of 2 aluminum atoms, 1 iron atom and 4 oxygen atoms. The ionic structure of Al2FeO4 involves Al3+, Fe2+ and O2- ions.
- Properties of Al2FeO4
2.1 Physical properties of Al2FeO4: Al2FeO4 typically appears as a solid with colors ranging from black to gray. Its taste is not distinct and the pH depends on the reaction environment.
2.2 Chemical properties of Al2FeO4: Al2FeO4 can react with other substances such as metals, acids, salts… depending on the conditions and environment.
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Common chemical equations of Al2FeO4: Detailed information about the reactions of Al2FeO4 with metals, acids, non-metals, and salts needs to be further studied in specialized literature and practical experiments.
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Synthesis of Al2FeO4
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Al2FeO4: Typically, Al2FeO4 can be synthesized through the reaction between aluminum and iron(II) oxide at high temperature.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Al2FeO4: In industry, Al2FeO4 is usually produced by melting a mixture of aluminum and iron(II) oxide at a very high temperature.