IUPAC Name
iron(3+);oxygen(2-);hydroxide;hydrate
Cas Number
51274-00-1
HS Code
28211010
Formula
Fe(OH)3
Industry
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Appearance
Yellow / Light Yellow Powder
Common Names
Ferric Oxide, Hydrated Iron Oxide, Pigment Yellow 42
Packaging
800 @ 25 kg Bags, 20 MT / 20FCL
Brief Overview
Iron Oxide, also known as Ferric Oxide, is found naturally as minerals and it has been widely used as pigments.
Manufacturing Processes
Ferric Oxide is obtained through the reaction between sodium hydroxide and ferric chloride.
FeCl3 + 3 NaOH → Fe(OH)3 + 3 NaCl
Construction Industry
It is used in construction industry products such as concrete prefabricated parts and building materials. It is also used as a colorant on outdoor concrete surfaces such as walls, floorings, parking lot and ladder.
Paint Industry
It is used as pigments in paint coloring and protective substances. It can also be used in paints for other applications such as furnitures, toys, electrophoresis and magnetic paints.
Plastic Industry
It is used as pigments in plastic coloring for plastics such as thermosets, thermoplastics.
