Iron Oxide Nanoparticles/Nanopowder

Product Properties

Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)

Size	Type	Particle size（nm）	Purity（%）	Specific surface area（m2/g）	Bulk density（g/cm3）	Polymorphs	Color
nm	JB-Fe2O3-001	30	99.9	41	0.68	α	red
sub um	JB-Fe2O3-002	80	99.9	34	0.79	γ	reddish brown
Custom	Acccording to customers requirment. (30-800nm etc)

Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) Nanopowder Main Feature

The nanoparticles of Fe2O3 have a significantly high surface area-to-volume ratio. This high surface area enhances their reactivity and provides more active sites for catalytic reactions, adsorption processes, and interactions with biological entities.Although bulk hematite is antiferromagnetic, iron oxide nanoparticles can exhibit superparamagnetic properties at sufficiently small sizes. This means that while they can become magnetized in the presence of an external magnetic field, they do not retain this magnetization once the field is removed. This property is particularly useful for magnetic separation processes, magnetic drug targeting, and as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Iron oxide nanoparticles can act as catalysts or catalyst supports in various chemical reactions. Their high surface area and active surface sites allow for efficient catalysis of reactions, including the degradation of pollutants in water and air, and the synthesis of fine chemicals.

Iron Oxide (Fe2O3)Nanopowder Applications

Catalysis: Fe2O3 nanopowders are used as catalysts or catalyst supports in various chemical reactions due to their high surface area and active sites. They are particularly effective in the synthesis of ammonia, water gas shift reactions, and in the photodegradation of organic pollutants in wastewater treatment.
Magnetic Storage: The magnetic properties of Fe2O3 nanoparticles make them suitable for use in magnetic storage media. They can be used in the manufacturing of high-density magnetic recording tapes and hard disk drives, where the nanoparticles’ size and magnetic characteristics enable increased storage capacity.
Drug Delivery: Fe2O3 nanoparticles can be engineered to carry drugs, proteins, or genes directly to targeted cells or tissues in the body, providing a controlled release of therapeutic agents.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Due to their magnetic properties, Fe2O3 nanoparticles serve as contrast agents in MRI scans, improving the quality of the imaging.
Hyperthermia Treatment: Fe2O3 nanoparticles can be used in hyperthermia therapy for cancer treatment, where they are directed to tumor sites and then heated externally using a magnetic field, causing localized damage to cancer cells.
Environmental Remediation: Fe2O3 nanopowders are utilized in the treatment of contaminated water and soils, where they help in the adsorption and breakdown of hazardous substances, including heavy metals and organic pollutants.