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Alternate Names: Indian Red
Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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SiO2 | 17.70% | 2.56 | |
Al2O3 | 4.00% | 0.34 | |
Fe2O3 | 65.40% | 3.56 | |
TiO2 | 0.09% | 0.01 | |
CaO | 3.47% | 0.54 | |
MgO | 0.05% | 0.01 | |
Na2O | 2.07% | 0.29 | |
K2O | 0.74% | 0.07 | |
P2O5 | 1.50% | 0.09 | |
LOI | 4.96% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 826.92 | ||
Formula Weight | 870.08 |
Natural red iron oxide is delivered as a red powder or in lump form. It is used in paint, rubber and ceramics.
The analysis given here is only an example, this is a natural material and of course the chemistry is widely variable from place to place. SO3 can be present in significant amounts. Iron content will vary from 40 to 70% and grades are sold according to its amount. Here is another example:
CaO: 0.90
Na2O: 0.80
Al2O3: 1.34
SiO2: 18.32
SO3: 1.97
L.O.I: 2.10
Fe2O3: 64.00
Natural Red Iron Oxide powder
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Iron Oxide Black
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YLO-1888D Yellow Iron Oxide
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Iron Oxide Yellow
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Iron Oxide Red
Red iron oxide is the most common colorant used in ceramic bodies and glazes. As a powder, it is available in red, yellow, black and other colors. |
Hazards |
Iron oxide and Hematite
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Colorant
Metallic based materials that impart fired color to glazes and bodies. |
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