13478-48-3

Basic information

• Product Name: IRON SILICATE
• Synonyms: Ironsilicate (FeSiO3) (6CI,7CI); Iron metasilicate (FeSiO3); Iron silicate(Fe2Si2O6); Iron silicon oxide (FeSiO3)
• CAS NO: 13478-48-3
• Molecular Formula: Fe. H2 O3 Si
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 13478-48-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: IRON SILICATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: IRON SILICATE(13478-48-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: IRON SILICATE(13478-48-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 13478-48-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Iron silicate, also known as iron metasilicate or fayalite, is a mineral compound composed of iron, silicon, and oxygen. It is commonly found in iron-rich igneous rocks such as basalt and gabbro. Iron silicate has a greenish-black color and a glassy luster, and it is often used as a raw material in the production of glass and ceramics. It is also used as a flux in metallurgical processes, where it helps lower the melting point of the materials being processed. Additionally, iron silicate has been investigated for its potential use in environmental remediation, as it has been shown to effectively sequester heavy metals and reduce their mobility in contaminated soils and sediments. Overall, iron silicate has a variety of industrial and environmental applications due to its unique chemical and physical properties.