- Definition of Fe(OH)4
Fe(OH)4, also known as Tetrahydroxidoferat(II), is a chemical compound of iron, hydrogen and oxygen. Its English name is Tetrahydroxidoferate(II). With one atom of iron, four atoms of hydrogen and four atoms of oxygen, the atomic mass of Fe(OH)4 is 106.8672 g/mol. Its molecular structure consists of one iron (II) ion [Fe] centered and four hydroxide ions [OH] surrounding.
- Properties: Fe(OH)4
Fe(OH)4 has special physical properties. It usually exists in the form of a dark blue solution or blue crystals. It has no specific smell. Its pH level has not been clearly defined. In terms of chemical properties, Fe(OH)4 has the ability to form complexes with other complexing agents.
- Common chemical equations involving Fe(OH)4
There are some common chemical reactions involving Fe(OH)4 as follows:
- Reaction with metal: Fe(OH)4 + 2Na -> 2NaOH + Fe
- Reaction with acid: Fe(OH)4 + 2HCl -> 2H2O + FeCl2
- Reaction with non-metal: Fe(OH)4 + 4Cl2 -> 4H2O + 4Cl + Fe
- Reaction with salt: Fe(OH)4 + Na2SO4 -> 2NaOH + FeSO4
- Synthesis of Fe(OH)4
Fe(OH)4 can be synthesized in the laboratory through the process of oxidizing iron (II) in a hydroxide solution or through the reaction of iron with oxygen and water at high temperatures. Industrially, Fe(OH)4 is usually produced by oxidizing iron (II) in a hydroxide solution environment.