Iron(III) oxide

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Iron(III) oxide
• CAS No.: 1309-37-1
• Molecular Formula: Fe2O3
• Molecular Weight: 159.70
• Hs Code.: 2821100000
• Mol file: 1309-37-1.mol

Synonyms:100ED;Iron oxide red;130ED;40G;APC 944;Ariabel Sienna 300406;Auvicorb BL;Bayer 4125;Bayer S 11;Bayferrox 110;Bayferrox 111;Bayferrox 120M;Bayferrox120NM;Bayferrox 130;Bayferrox140;Bayferrox 180;Bayferrox225;Bayferrox 910;Bayferrox BF 110;Bayferrox Red 110;Bayferrox Red 110M;Bayferrox Red 180M;Bengara EP 40;Bengara N 58;C 7051;C888-1045F;C.I. 77491;C.I. Pigment Red 101;CWD 8801;CaputMortuum;Caput Mortuum Light;Cerac I 2012;Colcothar;Colliron;Corona 10863;DB 65;DNS 235;DPN 250BW;DPN250BX;Deanox;Disperse HG 838;Duploxide 226P;FRO 20;Felac;Fepren TD 202F;Fepren TP 120;Fepren TP 303;Ferro Red VX 3100;Ferroxide 212;H 130 (oxide);H 860;IS 445;IS 473;Iron oxide;Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3);Iron oxide (Fe2O3)red;Oxide Iron Yellow;Iron Oxide Brown ,Red, Yellow,Green,Black;

Chemical Property of Iron(III) oxide

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: red to reddish-brown powder
• Melting Point: 1538 °C
• Flash Point: >230°F
• PSA: 43.37000
• Density: 5.24 g/cm³
• LogP: -0.31100
• Water Solubility.: INSOLUBLE

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): Xi
• Hazard Codes: Xi:Irritant
• Statements: R36/37/38:
• Safety Statements: S26:

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Environmental Sustainability: Iron (III) oxide, specifically hematite, naturally occurs in farmlands, benefiting plant species.
• Nanoparticle Applications: Iron (III) oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4) are utilized for various environmental purposes, such as:; Removing dyes and heavy metals from water contributes to water purification efforts.; Thermal Insulation Enhancement: The addition of iron (III) oxide to lime mortar improves its thermal insulating capacity. This enhancement is achieved by:; Reducing thermal conductivity and increasing thermal inertia compared to the base mortar. Increasing mortar porosity decreases thermal conductivity.; Exploiting the low solubility of iron (III) oxide to minimize heat conduction pathways, thus enhancing thermal insulation capability.
• Applications as a Semiconductor: Iron (III) oxide serves as a stable semiconductor with versatile applications, contributing to technological advancements.
• Polishing: Used for polishing glass, metals, and jewelry, known as "jeweler's rouge."