IRON OXIDE

Ferric oxide ( a type of IRON OXIDE) is a reddish-brown to black powder that occurs naturally as the mineral hematite. Ferric oxide is the basis of a series of pigments ranging from yellow to a red known as Venetian red. The finely powdered red form is used for polishing precious metals and diamonds, as well as in cosmetics.

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CAS

1309-37-1

Other Applications

coating
printing ink
paint
also as coloring agent for building material
rubber
paper-making
producing ferrites
recording tapes
pyrotechnics

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Quantity Value Unit Comment
Appearance Properties
Physical state
Physical Properties
pH 4 - 8
Molecular weight 159.69 g/mol
Solubility in water <0.1 wt%
Specific Gravity 4.2 - 5.24
Vapor pressure 1 mm-Hg
Thermal Properties
Melting point 1565 ºC
Chemical Properties
Volatiles %

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