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This article discusses the properties and applications of manganese iron oxide nanoparticles. Manganese is a Block D, Period 4 element, iron is a Block D, Period 4 element, and oxygen is a Block P, Period 2 element. Manganese is found in braunite, psilomelane, pyrolusite, and rhodochrosite, while iron is found in the minerals hematite and magnetite.
Manganese iron oxide nanoparticles appear in a green powder form.
Chemical Properties
The chemical properties of manganese iron oxide nanoparticles are outlined in the following table.
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical symbol |
MnFe2O4 |
| CAS No. |
1344-43-0 |
| Group |
Manganese 7
Iron 8
Oxygen 16 |
| Electronic configuration |
Manganese [Ar] 3d54s2
Iron [Ar] 3d64s2
Oxygen [He] 2s2 2p4 |
| Chemical Composition |
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Manganese |
23.8 |
| Iron |
48.4 |
| Oxygen |
27.8 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of manganese iron oxide nanoparticles are given in the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Molar mass |
70.94 g/mol |
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Applications
The key application of manganese iron oxide nanoparticles is as a catalyst to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) levels in air emissions to parts per billion (ppb).
Source: AZoNano