Fe(OH)6, also known as Hexahydroxoferrate(III), is a complex chemical compound. Its English name is also Hexahydroxoferrate(III). The chemical formula of Fe(OH)6 indicates that it contains six hydroxide atoms (-OH) and one iron ion (Fe3+).
The atomic mass of Fe(OH)6 can be calculated by adding the atomic mass of iron and six times the atomic mass of hydroxide. The structure of the Fe(OH)6 molecule reveals that the iron ion is in a complex state with six hydroxide atoms. In this ion, iron has an oxidation state of +3.
In terms of properties, Fe(OH)6 has quite a few special characteristics. It is noteworthy that it does not exist stably in solid form but usually exists as part of salts or complex compounds.
In chemical reactions, Fe(OH)6 often appears in redox reactions, especially in reactions involving iron and hydroxide ions.
The preparation of Fe(OH)6 requires care and precision due to its unstable nature. In the laboratory, Fe(OH)6 is usually prepared by the reaction between iron(III) ions and hydroxide ions. However, in industry, the preparation of Fe(OH)6 typically involves the use of other iron compounds and requires special conditions such as high pressure and temperature.