Iron Oxide Red By Welcome Chemicals

Country of Origin : Made in India
Product Type : RED COLOUR POWDER
Brand : INDIAN

Red oxide powder is most widely occurring in nature. It is basic mineral for steel plant. Red oxide has tremendous application in building, construction, paint and many other industries. In India, good quality with high percentage of iron oxide is available in several regions. For paint, Ceramic and building materials shade and tone of Red oxide is important. The best shade is of course PG Red Oxide from Iran.
Red oxide is known for its corrosion protection, inertness to alkali and chemicals. Durability of paint made with Red Oxide is very well known.

Chemical Formula : Fe203

Physical Properties :

Appearance : Free flowing dry powder
Sp. Gravity : 4.2 - 4.8
Oil absorption : 10 to 15%
Bulk density : 2.2
PH of 10% aqueous soln. : 7.0- 9.0
Purity as Fe203 : min. 90%

Chemical Composition :

Fe203 : 90%
Si02 : 5%
CaO : 0.5%
Industrial Applications :
Paints, Tiles & Ceramic Industry: Natural Red Oxide is used as a pigment in tiles, floor tiles, flooring products, ceramics, pottery and others. It is most commonly used with cement for flooring with red colour.

Plastic & Rubber Industry : Red Oxide & Synthetic Red Oxide are used in Plastic & Rubber industry for colouring.