Iron Definition and 497 Threads

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    Chemical Etching of Iron and Gold

    Hello All, I have a sample which has been covered in a layer of iron and gold for protection. So, in order to work with the sample, we need to etch away the metallic layers. I hear there is a specific chemical recipe for chemically etching away iron and gold from a sample. If anyone can link...
  2. L

    Calculate the resistance of iron if

    [FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]Homework Statement A rectangle bar of iron is 2cm by 2cm in cross section. Calculate its resistance if the resistivity of iron is 11 \times 10^{-8}\Omega{m}. Homework Equations R = \frac{Pl}{A} The Attempt at a Solution R = \frac{Pl}{A} A = 2 \times 2...
  3. C

    Why Use a High Phenanthroline to Iron Mole Ratio in Iron Concentration Analysis?

    [b]1. This is a question about a lab. The absorbing solution used in the lab had a mole ratio of phen to Fe of 52.8:1 However, the complex [Fe(phen)3]2+ has a mole ratio of 3:1 for phen:Fe [Fe(phen)3]2+ is a coloured complex and we were determing iron concentration in a tablet. I don't...
  4. S

    How could i dissolve iron powder

    I want to make a standard iron solution 1 g/L by using iron powder and i can't dissolve it by any way. Is anyone have an idea? thanks in advance.
  5. E

    Man vs Iron Weight: Understanding Acceleration in UAH PDF

    http://www2.uah.es/jmc/ai14.pdf On page 2 of the above pdf there is an example in a box with title 'Acceleration' which states that there is a difference between a man pulling on a rope with 600N force and an iron weight of 60Kg (g = 10) tied to the rope. The difference being that once the...
  6. F

    Medical Iron and Vitamin C: Enhancing Absorption

    I might be posting this in the wrong area. If so, sorry about that. :<) From what little I understand of the subject oral vitamin C helps the body absorb iron. Should this be the case, could topical vitamin C in combination with penetration enhancers also enhance dermal absorption of iron oxide?
  7. X

    Redox Titration - Determining the % of Iron II and Iron III

    determine the % of iron II and iron III in a mixture containing both, where i am given 200cm3 of a solution containing 1.3g of iron ions(Fe 2+ Fe 3+) using potassium magnanete. I wrote down the equation already, and method, but i don't know how to work out the % from it :/ Can you please help...
  8. J

    Any reaction with asphalt and magnetized iron.

    1. if one had a bar of iron that was magnetized and tossed it around on the asphalt, why does it get demagnetized. 2. how can i re magnetize it? 3. I don't get the question
  9. J

    Can Acidic Liquids Corrode a 3 Inch Iron Stick?

    Ok, this is from the first's: :wink: I have an iron stick of 3 inch long, If I insert this stick into a baz jar then immediately insert it into an acidic (H2SO4 liq) will that stick be worn out ? How do I know it is worn ? Thanks Joan John
  10. D

    Calculate the lattice constant of a body-centered cubic iron

    Calculate the lattice constant of a body-centered cubic iron crystal using the molar mass of iron, the density of iron and the Avogadro number.
  11. P

    Reduce Iron in Water: Chlorination or Filtration?

    as i know, ferrous iron (Fe2+) will convert to ferric iron (Fe3+) if we mix water contain iron (such as groundwater) with chlorine. then the water should go through filtration process to filter the extractable iron (Fe3+). that how we can reduce the content of iron in water. my question...
  12. I

    Compass is installed on an iron ship

    when a compass is installed on an iron ship, why must there be small correcting magnets installed near the compass? Is it because the iron is itself magnetized somehow?
  13. I

    A spherical iron ball covered with ice

    hi everyone this is a related rates question no one in the class could solve it. I could not find how to find the equation that relate all the things in the question.the question is: A spherical iron ball 8 in. in diameter is coated with a layer of ice of uniform thickness. If the ice melts...
  14. B

    Solving the Properties of Iron Ions Fe2+ and Fe3+

    [SOLVED] Iron ions I am curious about the properties of iron ions fe2+ and fe3+. As they are accelerated in a mass spectrometer, which would travel faster and have the largest radius. I understand that they have lost electrons and have a marginal loss in mass, as well I understand that a...
  15. I

    Troubleshooting Iron Oxide Formation Reactions

    Ok, so I decided to make some rust. I had some steel wool lying around and decided to try the water/bleach/vinegar solution. I put 2 pieces of steel wool into a glass mason jar in the solution that covered the steel wool by about an inch. Then I put a plastic container over it to keep the...
  16. A

    Online Solder Iron Shopping: What You Need to Know

    Does anyone know a online store I can purchase a solder iron from? i need one at my house and my schools not letting me take one home. How much are they anyway?
  17. R

    How Can You Determine the Percentage of Iron(ii) and Iron(iii) in a Mixture?

    Homework Statement You must devise a volumetric procedure to determine the percentage or Iron(ii) and Iron (iii) in a mixture containing both. You are provided with 200cm^{}3 of a solution containing between 1.1g and 1.3g of iron ions as a mixture of Fe^{}2+ and Fe^{}3+(aq). You may assume...
  18. K

    Gravitation of two iron spheres homework problem

    Consider two iron spheres, each of diameter 100mm, which are just touching. At what distance r from the center of the Earth will the force of mutual attraction between the contacting spheres be equal to the force exerted by the Earth on one of the spheres? Here's my work... d = distance...
  19. J

    Reducing Iron Oxide with Methane

    Can iron oxide be reduced to metallic iron with methane in place of hydrogen?
  20. M

    Heat turn iron to gold if heated?

    heat turn iron to gold if heated?? Can Iron(Fe) be changed to gold(Au) if heated to a high enough temperature? My attempt Question 2 No, iron cannot be changed to gold by heating it to a high enough the temperature. Increasing the metal's temperature has no effect on the state.
  21. C

    Testing Iron Hardness & Cheap Magnetic Alternatives

    If I were to go to a random hardware store and look at some iron, how would I be able to tell how soft or hard the iron was? Also, is there any other cheap magnetic material that would work better then iron to make an electromagnet with? Thank you for your time.
  22. T

    Measuring Impurities in Iron for Blast Furnace

    might be a naive question, but concerning the blast furnace: they blow pure o2 through the raw iron to oxidise impurities like carbon etc, but that would mean that exactly the right amount of o2 would have to be blown through before the iron also started reacting, which in turn means the...
  23. S

    What happens, when you are trying to magnetize some iron bar?

    I tried 1.000.000 on google and I didn't find nothing. So please help me. Thank you.
  24. H

    Weights: Iron vs Steel vs Ceramic

    I have weighed a cast iron brake disc and got an average reading of roughly 4kg, id like to know how a stainless steel disc would compare with this weight (just roughly) and also, if a ceramic plate was added to the iron disc...any help appreciated...thanks! H
  25. M

    Soft Iron Core Functions in Inductor, Motor & Generator

    I would like to know what is the function of soft iron core? Is there a difference in function when inserting soft iron core in inductor , motor , generator ? Thank you
  26. A

    Is an Iron Blade Shield a Practical Defense Against Aerial Threats?

    Hello, I have seen some very good analysis on this website. Therefore, I would like to get some comments on my idea. I was thinking how practical is to develop a sheild by rapid and powerful shooting of numerous Iron blades (with diameter and length slightly bigger than a bullet) over a...
  27. J

    Question about rusting on iron nails.

    Homework Statement For my science assignment coming up i need to know more about rusting on iron nails, like how and why it occurs, what conditions help the process, what conditions don't and any other information would be very helpful. I will be setting up my own experiment so help solve...
  28. G

    How to Separate Rust Iron (Fe2O3) into Ferum/Iron and Oxygen?

    Greetings, i am assigned to do a project which requires us to do experiment on ways to separate the rusted iron into 2 elements which are Iron and Oxygen. Anyone have any idea about that?:bugeye:
  29. D

    Will Iron Rust in 0.1M Sodium Dichromate?

    If i take a piece of iron, and put it into a 0.1 mol/L solution of sodium dichromate, will rusting occur? If the solution was 1 mol/L, i could use my table of standard reduction potentials, and find the emf of the reaction, but 0.1 mol/L isn't standard conditions. How should i go about...
  30. C

    Why does the human body need iron?

    As far as I know Iron is used in many enzymes as the metal complex. Beyond this are there any biological uses for iron? All uses appreciated, ty.
  31. N

    Could a Giant Iron Planet Form a Black Hole?

    While I know iron isn't the most common element in the universe, is it possible that there is a Jupiter + size planet made primarly of iron? Also, when it comes to black holes - would a massive iron planet form a black hole due to it's immense mass? What would be the minimum mass to form a black...
  32. J

    Chemistry Did I Calculate the Moles and Mass Correctly in My Iron and Copper Lab?

    Can someone please verify my results? and help me in one-2 questions? I did this lab in school today and had some problems filling in the table that followed. In the lab, we took some Copper Chloride and mixed it dionized water. Then we added in an iron nail and waited for about 20 mins. After...
  33. R

    Distinguishing Between a Magnet & Soft Iron

    1.If the tube of a faulty barometer is pushed down into the mercury trough, the barometric height will further decrease. Why does this happen? 2. If I am provided with two similar bars, one is a magnet and the other is soft iron. How can I distinguish between them without using any other thing?
  34. V

    Iron in Mesophere: Impact on Global Warming

    Does the concentration of iron in the mesophere change significantly and can it effect global warming?
  35. J

    Carbon hardening agent in Iron and metal alloys

    Steel is a metal alloy whose major component is iron, with carbon content between 0.02% and 1.7% by weight Carbon and other elements act as a hardening agent, preventing dislocations in the iron atom crystal lattice from sliding past one another Stainless steel has a minimum of 10%...
  36. 5

    Iron flywheel vs. Aluminum flywheel - Pros and Cons?

    Help explain to me the understandings behind running an iron flywheel compared to an aluminum flywheel (or vice versa) in a street car and or drag car. An iron flywheel (21lbs for example) will help a car get off the line better from a launch compared to a lighter flywheel (11lbs for example)...
  37. Y

    Estimating C, S, Si, Mn & P in Cast Iron & Steel

    can anybody let me know the estimation of C,S,Si,Mn and P in cast iron and steel? i will be thankful to all who will reply for this.:smile:
  38. L

    Iron free solder for electronics.

    I am a EE student and haven't done any hands on stuff yet, but have a broken shortwave radio and i wanted to fix it. I bought a 15/30w iron from radio shack and a desoldering vacuum. I also got some 60/40 rosin core solder with a .32 dia. I am a little worried about the lead in the solder...
  39. R

    My teeth bit down hard on an iron bar

    The hard iron bar called irony, that is. The irony of toothaches. My sadistic dentist informs me, my wisdom teeth are coming in all wrong and will necessarily need amputation. Poor hypocrite me, I had declared I'd sooner die naturally than go under the knife; now I've given in, to schedule the...
  40. K

    2 Iron Bars (one magnetized) Question

    Hello everyone, I was studying for my electromagnetism test by doing questions from a textbook that I won at the university's open house. This means that I don't have the complete answer key and neighter does my physics teacher. While reading through it, I came upon an interesting question...
  41. P

    Equilibrium temperature of ice, water, and iron cup

    so there're: 0.041 kg ice cube at 0.0 *C 0.110 kg water at 40.0 *C in 0.062 kg iron cup at 40.0 *C Find the equilibrium temperature of the cup and its contents: ------- So what I tried doing was... I found the heat lost by water if cooled to 0 *C, which was 18418.4 J (mass of water *...
  42. B

    Will bromine oxidise iron (II) ions in aq solution

    I am unsure how to do this question : Will acidified potassium manganate (VII) oxidise hydrogen sulphide to sulphur in aqueous solution? Will bromine oxidise iron (II) ions in aq solution ? Will iodine " " " " " " " ? any ideas
  43. K

    Solving Weight Distribution for Iron Bar: 2 Man Problem

    An iron bar of weight W is having its one end on the ground and the other on the shoulder of a man. The rod makes an angle alpha with the horizontal. What is the weight experienced by the man? If the same iron bar were balanced by two men, what will be the be the weight of the bar as...
  44. C

    Testing Iron Ions in Oxygen Absorbers

    how to test the component inside oxygen absorber in food?? we guess that there may be iron(II) or iron(III) ion. we use reducing agent or oxidzing agent to test it ? however, if both of them exist in the oxygen absorber, how can we distinguish them?? :confused:
  45. A

    Why does copper conduct heat better than aluminium and iron?

    Why does copper conduct heat better than aluminium and iron? Could anyone help me answering the question? Thanks.
  46. A

    Can iron react with other inorganic substances and form a red precipitate?

    I'm with a small doubt let me show for you: I have a solution: KNO3 + Fe(SCN)3 Plus: Na2SO4 (aq) I would like to know if could happen it? ---> NaNO3 + FeSO4↓ppt red + KSCN Or plus: NaOH (aq) Could Happen ? ----> NaNO3+ Fe(OH)3 ↓ppt red +KSCN Thank you Paulo
  47. J

    Thought Experiment with Iron wire

    Hello All, Consider the following. Take a cylindrical magnet (say 2” long by 0.5” diameter and wrap it with iron wire in such a fashion that the windings do not touch (assuming it is uninsinuated). Wrap just enough turns of wire so that the magnet’s field is essentially short circuited...
  48. A

    Iron Ore Extraction: Positive Environmental Impacts?

    I really don't know what catagoir this would go under :confused: , but its an assignment for chem so... Woud there be any positive envromental impacts of iron ore extraction? This was on of the topics we had to reaserch, but form 3 days of searching throught the net, positive effects iron ore...
  49. D

    Will Cast Iron dissolve in dil. or conc. acid?

    Hi, I have searched rigorously for a solution to this problem but I seem to get inconclusive answers. I want to find the percentage purity of iron in cast iron and the best way to go about this is a redox titration. The first step is to reduce the Iron to Fe2+ . I intend to do this by...
  50. J

    Cast Iron pitting with high heat

    I have noticed on cast iron surfaces that have been heated pretty well, they form craters on the surface. I have seen it on exhaust headers on cars where the timimg was wrong. I was wondering if this is a standard phenomenon and what action is occurring here to cause this? thanks John
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