Iron(II) sulfite (FeSO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of iron and sulfite ions, belonging to the family of metal sulfites. While not commonly encountered in conventional engineering applications, FeSO₃ is primarily of interest in chemical processing, corrosion research, and materials science investigations where sulfite chemistry and iron-based compounds are relevant. Its use is limited compared to more stable iron oxides or sulfates, making it significant mainly in specialized contexts such as reducing agent applications, catalyst support research, or corrosion-inhibition studies in sulfite-rich environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.761 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1006 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.138 | eV/atom | — |