Iron Foil

Formula: Fe

Form: Foil/Film/Sheet

Material: Iron

CAS Number: 7439-89-6

Commodity: Metals

Iron foil, also known as iron sheet, is a versatile material known for its excellent magnetic properties, high tensile strength, and good thermal conductivity. This material is widely used in various industries, including electronics, environmental engineering, and catalysis. Applications of iron foil include electromagnetic shielding, environmental cleaning through photocatalysis, and as a catalyst in chemical reactions. Goodfellow offers high-quality iron foil that meets stringent industry standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The foil's ability to withstand high temperatures and its magnetic properties make it an ideal choice for demanding applications. Our commitment to quality ensures that our iron foils and sheets are suitable for a wide range of engineering and industrial applications.

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Technical Data Sheet Tolerance Properties

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Tolerances

Foil/Film/Sheet

Thickness	<0.01mm	±25%
Thickness	0.01mm - 0.05mm	±15%
Thickness	>0.05mm	±10%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	26
Crystal structure	Body centred cubic
Electronic structure	Ar 3d⁶ 4s²
Valences shown	2, 3, 4, 6
Atomic weight( amu )	55.847
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	2.56
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	58/ 0.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	57/ 2.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	56/ 91.8
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	54/ 5.8
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.128
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 16.18
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	5/ 75.0
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 54.8
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 30.65
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.87
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	Jun-99

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Mohs	04-May
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio	0.293
Bulk modulus( GPa )	169.8
Tensile modulus( GPa )	211.4
Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ )	Aug-16
Tensile strength( MPa )	180-210
Yield strength( MPa )	120-150

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	10.1@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0065@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	1.98

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	2750
Density( gcm⁻³ )	7.87@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	1535
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	6095
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	272
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	444@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	80.4@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	12.1@0-100°C