Iron FE56
Iron FE56
(OP)
I'm an electronics engineer who is involved in an experiment where I need to locate a small piece of common Iron, atomic weight 56. I'm getting conflicting info on how to insure that I have FE 56 rather than other common types. This is probably a trivial question in this field, but can someone please tell me how <as a layman> I can easily discern FE 56 from the other isotopes. I only need to obtain a small piece approx 4" long - dia not important, for this experiment. Is iron "rebar" FE 56?
Your help is appreciated,
ElectroTechie
Your help is appreciated,
ElectroTechie





RE: Iron FE56
RE: Iron FE56
Try VWR Scientific.
nick
RE: Iron FE56
Both the following websites have iron with credentials.
http://www.espimetals.com/metals/catiron.htm
www.goodfellow.com
RE: Iron FE56
RE: Iron FE56
RE: Iron FE56
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Thanks to everyone for all the tips. My "client" specified "common iron FE 56" be used as an "inductor" core, in order for his <experimental> device to work as designed. It sounds like I may have to purchase a small quantity from from a lab supplier as was suggested by Nick - just to be safe. You all made good points, and yes "sreid", you may "have a bit of fun" with me..... after all, if this didn't lead back to a valid request for some tech help <from a client/friend>, I'd suspect an April Fools joke was being played on me. ;O)
After some research I had more or less come to that same conclusion <as per sreid>, but I had the nagging feeling that I must have missed something, since my client suggested that FE-56 was "common". Perhaps 91% FE-56 is suitable. I'll have to speak to him about it. Even so, I'll still have to find a source for "iron", as I now see that it apparently comes in many grades, with differing amounts of each isotope. I had wondered about using wrought or cast iron, and one site even mentioned a type of slag supposedly containing a high concentration of FE56 <??>. Funny how something that sounded so simple at the start, could be so involved.
Thanks to all who replied for all the help. I'll go back and question the source of the request at this point. At least I'm armed with a little knowledge on the subject now (......and as we all know, a 'little' knowledge is a dangerous thing! ;O).
Cheers to all,
ElectroTechie
RE: Iron FE56
I think that inductor cores are commonly fine-grained pressed compacts... you might be able to get a very available one from one of the electronics supply houses. IE mouser-digikey-allied
How big of an inductor do you need?
You may be able to remove the core from the (probably old style) common inductors in old tuning equipment.
nick
RE: Iron FE56
I think that inductor cores are commonly fine-grained pressed compacts... you might be able to get a very available one from one of the electronics supply houses. IE mouser-digikey-allied
How big of an inductor do you need?
You may be able to remove the core from the (probably old style) common inductors in old tuning equipment.
nick
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http://www.micrometals.com/
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http://www.mag-inc.com/
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ElectroTechie