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
PubChem CID
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
SMILES
  • 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)
Solubility product (Ksp)
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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