Iron Oxide Hematite

Synonym(s)

: Iron ore, iron (3+); oxygen (2-), Iron (III) oxide, raffisiderite, specularite hematite

Mol. Formula

: Fe2O3

EC / List no.

: 215-275-4

CAS no.

: 1317-60-8

Molecular weight

: 159,69

It is a common iron oxide compound with iron (III) ion and oxide. It is commonly found in rocks and soils.

Application

»   It is widely used in industry as pigments, processing aids, raw material component.
»   It is used in building/construction materials, paints and coatings.
»   Found in fillers, putties, plasters, modeling clay, mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» It is a red-brown hexagonal crystalline solid.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Boiling point	°C	1565
Solubility	mg/ L	30-70	20°C, soluble in water. pH=8
Density	g/ cm3	3.94	20 °C
Refractive index		3.19