Converting Fe2O3 to FeO: A High Temperature Solution?

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FeO is required for a specific research compound, but only Fe2O3 powder is available. Converting Fe2O3 to FeO directly is challenging without additional chemicals. The most effective method suggested is to purchase FeO or synthesize it by heating Iron(II) oxalate. Heating Fe2O3 alone will not yield FeO unless conducted in a carbon monoxide (CO) atmosphere, which complicates the process as it may produce a mixture of oxides and pure iron rather than pure FeO.
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Hello,
For my research I believe I need FeO for one of my compounds, but we only have Fe2O3 powder. Is there anyway i can convert this to FeO without using many other chemicals? I do have access to a furnace that can get up to around 1300-1400 C.

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Buying FeO or synthesising it by heating Iron(II) oxalate seems to be your best shot. Heating Fe2O3 won't result in FeO unless you can do it in CO atmosphere.
 
This is tricky as even CO won't probably produce just FeO but rather some mixture of oxides and pure Fe.
 

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