Properties of Iron Oxide
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There are two different isotopes of iron ions, Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺, thus causing two different possible iron oxide compounds. These two compounds are ferrous and ferric oxide, or iron (II) and iron (III) oxide.

Ferrous Oxide- FeO


Ferric Oxide- Fe₂O₃

This page will discuss the compound ferrous oxide, not ferric oxide.

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