Iron(II) hydroxide

Iron(II) hydroxide or ferrous hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula Fe(OH)2. It is produced when iron(II) salts, from a compound such as iron(II) sulfate, are treated with hydroxide ions. Iron(II) hydroxide is a white solid, but even traces of oxygen impart a greenish tinge. The air-oxidised solid is sometimes known as "green rust".

Iron(II) hydroxide
Names
IUPAC name
Iron(II) hydroxide
Other names
Ferrous hydroxide, green rust
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.038.581
UNII
  • InChI=1S/Fe.2H2O/h;2*1H2/q+2;;/p-2 Y
    Key: NCNCGGDMXMBVIA-UHFFFAOYSA-L Y
  • InChI=1/Fe.2H2O/h;2*1H2/q+2;;/p-2
    Key: NCNCGGDMXMBVIA-NUQVWONBAV
  • O[Fe]O
Properties
Fe(OH)2
Molar mass 89.86 g/mol
Appearance green solid
Density 3.4 g/cm3
0.000052 g/100 g water (20 °C, pH 7)
8.0 x 10−16
Hazards
Flash point Non-flammable
Related compounds
Related compounds
Iron(II) oxide
Iron(III) hydroxide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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