Natural Red Oxide Powder
Natural Red Oxide Powder is a fine powder composed of iron oxide minerals, mainly hematite. It is commonly known as Indian red oxide or ferric oxide, and has a reddish-brown hue. Our product is carefully processed and purified to meet industrial standards, ensuring high-quality performance in various applications.
Natural Red Oxide Powder has the following properties:
- Chemical formula: Fe2O3
- Molecular weight: 159.69 g/mol
- Color: Reddish-brown
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in acids
- Melting point: 1,565°C (2,849°F)
- Boiling point: 3,000°C (5,432°F)
- Density: 5.24 g/cm³
- pH: 6.5-8.5 (10% solution)
- Oil absorption: 18-20 g/100g
- Bulk density: 0.80-1.20 g/cm³
Natural Red Oxide Powder finds wide-ranging applications in diverse industries, including:
- Construction: As a colorant for cement and concrete, and for the production of roofing tiles, bricks, and paving blocks
- Paints and Coatings: Used as a pigment in oil-based and water-based paints, primers, and coatings for its excellent color stability and opacity
- Plastics and Rubber: As a colorant in plastic and rubber products, such as PVC pipes and cables
- Ceramics: As a ceramic pigment for tiles, pottery, and enamelware
- Paper: As a pigment for paper and cardboard products
| Chemical Composition | % |
|---|---|
| Fe2O3 | 85 |
| SiO2 | 0.50 |
| Al2O3 | 0.20 |
| CaO | 0.15 |
| MgO | 0.20 |
| Loss on Ignition | 1.50 |