- Definition of Fe3(CO3)2
1.1 Names
1.1.1 The common name of Fe3(CO3)2 is Iron (II) Carbonate.
1.1.2 Its English name is Iron (II) Carbonate.
1.2. Atomic Mass: The main elements in Fe3(CO3)2 are iron and carbonate.
1.3. Atomic Mass
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Each molecule of Fe3(CO3)2 contains 3 atoms of iron and 2 carbonate ions.
1.4 Ion structure: Fe3(CO3)2 consists of an iron +2 ion (Fe2+) and a carbonate -2 ion (CO3-2).
- Properties of Fe3(CO3)2
2.1 Physical properties of Fe3(CO3)2
State: solid.
Color: white to pale yellow.
Odor: no distinctive odor.
PH level: not applicable as it is a solid.
2.2 Chemical properties of Fe3(CO3)2: It is very easily oxidized in the air, forming Fe2O3 and CO2. It also reacts with water to form Fe(OH)3 and CO2.
- Common chemical equations involving Fe3(CO3)2:
Unfortunately, there are no specific examples of common reactions involving Fe3(CO3)2.
- Synthesis of Fe3(CO3)2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Fe3(CO3)2:
Fe3(CO3)2 can be synthesized in the laboratory through the reaction between iron and carbonic acid.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Fe3(CO3)2:
On an industrial scale, Fe3(CO3)2 is typically produced as a by-product in the iron and steel processing industry.