- Definition of Fe3(C2O4)2
Fe3(C2O4)2, commonly known as iron(II) oxalate, is a molecule consisting of 3 iron atoms and 2 oxalate molecules. The atomic mass of iron is 56 and the molecular mass of oxalate is 90 (consisting of 2 carbon atoms and 4 oxygen atoms). Therefore, the molecular mass of Fe3(C2O4)2 is 672.
1.4 Ion structure
Fe3(C2O4)2 consists of 3 Fe2+ ions and 2 (C2O4)2- ions.
- Properties of Fe3(C2O4)2
2.1 Physical properties of Fe3(C2O4)2
Fe3(C2O4)2 usually occurs as a solid, has a brown color and has no smell. Its pH does not apply because it does not dissolve in water.
2.2 Chemical properties of Fe3(C2O4)2
Fe3(C2O4)2 is very sensitive to air and light. It can react with strong oxidizing agents to produce Fe3+.
- Common chemical reactions of Fe3(C2O4)2
Fe3(C2O4)2 can react with H2SO4 to produce Fe2(SO4)3, CO2 and H2O.
- Synthesis of Fe3(C2O4)2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Fe3(C2O4)2
Fe3(C2O4)2 can be synthesized by reacting iron with oxalic acid in an air environment.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Fe3(C2O4)2
In industry, Fe3(C2O4)2 is usually produced by the hydrolysis method of iron(III) oxalate in an air environment.