Product Properties
Iron (Fe) nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size（nm） | Purity （%） | Specific surface area（m2/g） | Bulk density （g/cm3） | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-Fe-001 | 50 | >99.9 | 22 | 2.3 | spherical | black |
sub um | JB-Fe-002 | 700 | >99.9 | 2 | 1.52 | spherical | ash black |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirment. (30-800nm etc) | ||||||
Iron(Fe) Nanopowder features
Iron nanoparticles have a significantly higher surface area when compared to bulk iron. This high surface area to volume ratio enhances their reactivity and provides more active sites for chemical reactions, making them highly effective as catalysts or in chemical syntheses.At the nanoscale, iron exhibits strong magnetic properties, which can be even more pronounced than in bulk form due to the increased surface area and the effects of nanoscale physics. These magnetic properties are highly beneficial for applications in magnetic storage media, biomedical applications such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents, and targeted drug delivery systems.Due to their high surface area and quantum mechanical effects, iron nanoparticles are more reactive than their larger counterparts. This enhanced reactivity makes them suitable for use in environmental remediation applications, such as the treatment of contaminated water or soil, where they can efficiently interact with and break down pollutants.
Iron(Fe) Nanopowder Applications
- Drug Delivery: Iron nanoparticles can be used for targeted drug delivery systems, especially in cancer therapy, by exploiting their magnetic properties to direct drugs to specific sites within the body with minimal side effects.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Iron nanoparticles serve as contrast agents in MRI scans to improve the clarity and detail of the images, facilitating better diagnosis of diseases.
- Water Treatment: Iron nanopowder is used in the remediation of contaminated water, including the removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants. Its high reactivity and surface area make it efficient in breaking down contaminants.
- Soil Remediation: Similar to water treatment, iron nanoparticles can also be applied to contaminated soils to degrade pollutants, such as pesticides and industrial chemicals, thereby reducing environmental hazards.
Catalysis: Iron nanoparticles act as catalysts in various chemical reactions, including the synthesis of ammonia in the Haber process, the hydrogenation of organic compounds, and the degradation of organic pollutants. Their high surface area to volume ratio enhances their catalytic efficiency.
Data Storage: The magnetic properties of iron nanoparticles are exploited in the development of high-density magnetic data storage devices. They offer potential for significant increases in storage capacity over traditional magnetic materials.