Nano Iron Oxides

Magnetite (Fe₃O₄)

Magnetite is an iron oxide with exceptional ferromagnetic properties, making it a critical material for scientific and industrial applications. Our nano magnetite is available in both powder form and aqueous suspension, offering maximum versatility to meet the specific needs of your projects.

  • Powder form: nano magnetite powder features a fine and uniform crystalline structure that enhances its magnetic interactions, making it ideal for applications such as magnetic sensors, magnetic separation, and catalysis. Thanks to its high specific surface area, the powder is particularly effective in water treatment processes and purification applications.
  • Aqueous suspension: nano magnetite in aqueous suspension is perfect for biomedical applications and magnetic therapy, where homogeneous dispersion is critical to ensure effective targeted drug delivery. It is also used in diagnostic devices like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and molecular imaging systems.

Thanks to its magnetic properties and high stability, magnetite is also employed in composite materials and energy storage systems.


Hematite (Fe₂O₃)

Hematite is an iron oxide that appears as red or brown powder and is renowned for its corrosion resistance, high hardness, and thermal stability. Our nano hematite is available in both powder form and aqueous suspension, adapting perfectly to various industrial sectors.

  • Powder form: in powder form, nano hematite is primarily used as a pigment in coloring applications, such as paints and construction materials. Its high corrosion resistance also makes it ideal for use in protective coatings and advanced building materials. Additionally, it is employed in optical sensors and photovoltaic devices, where its unique optical properties make it a key material for energy efficiency.
  • Aqueous suspension: in aqueous suspension, nano hematite is particularly suited for environmental treatments, such as the removal of heavy metals and contaminants from water. It can also be used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, benefiting from its increased surface activity due to its nanometric size.

Maghemite (γ-Fe₂O₃)

Maghemite is an iron oxide that combines the magnetic properties of magnetite with enhanced thermal stability. Our nano maghemite is available in both powder form and aqueous suspension, providing ideal solutions for a wide range of technological and industrial applications.

  • Powder form: in powder form, nano maghemite is particularly suited for applications in magnetic storage, electronic devices, and data archiving systems, thanks to its stable magnetic properties at high temperatures. It is also utilized in water treatment for contaminant removal and in catalytic processes, where its oxidation properties are leveraged to improve the efficiency of chemical reactions.
  • Aqueous suspension: in aqueous suspension, nano maghemite is mainly applied in biomedicine, including magnetic therapy and targeted drug delivery, where its homogeneous dispersion ensures effective administration. Furthermore, it is used in magnetic sensitization for advanced imaging systems and in the production of high-performance solar cells.