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Iron Structure

Iron

Chemical Properties

Melting point 1535 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 2750 °C(lit.)
Density  7.86 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash point >230 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  H2O: soluble
form  wire
color  Silvery
Specific Gravity 7.86
Odor Odorless
Resistivity 9.71 μΩ-cm
Water Solubility  INSOLUBLE
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
Merck  13,5109
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 2 mg/m3
OSHA: TWA 15 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 1250 mg/m3; TWA 2.5 mg/m3
Stability Stable. Reacts slowly with moist air and water. Dust may form an explosive or combustible mixture with air. Incompatible with organic acids, strong oxidizing agents, water, mineral acids.
CAS DataBase Reference 7439-89-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Iron(7439-89-6)
EPA Substance Registry System Iron (7439-89-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements  36/38-11-17
Safety Statements  26-16-33-24/25
RIDADR  UN 3264 8/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  NO4565500
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  72052900
Hazardous Substances Data 7439-89-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 oral in rat: 30gm/kg

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