Fe(HO)₃, or ferric hydroxide, is an inorganic ceramic compound consisting of iron in the +3 oxidation state bonded with hydroxide groups. This material exists primarily as a precursor or intermediate phase rather than a stable end-use ceramic; it readily dehydrates to form iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) under heating. In practical engineering contexts, ferric hydroxide serves as a raw material for pigment production, water treatment coagulation, and catalyst support synthesis, valued for its high iron content and reactive hydroxide surface chemistry.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.233 | eV/atom | — |