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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An insoluble dark red powder that occurs naturally as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hematite hematite]. Red iron oxide has been used since antiquity as a permanent red pigment in paints and glazes (see [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=red | + | An insoluble dark red powder that occurs naturally as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hematite hematite]. Red iron oxide has been used since antiquity as a permanent red pigment in paints and glazes (see [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=red%20ocher red ocher]). In the late 1700s, ferric oxide was manufactured as a red pigment. This synthetic, intense red pigment with a uniform particle size is now called [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Mars%20red Mars red]. Ferric oxide is also found in the form of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rust rust]. Rust is a corrosion product that readily occurs on [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=iron iron] and some [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=steel steels] in the presence of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=oxygen oxygen] and moisture. Fine powdered ferric oxide, called [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=jeweler%27s%20rouge jeweler's rouge], is also used as an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=abrasive abrasive] for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=glass glass], precious metals and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=diamond diamonds]. Ferric oxide is also the most common material used in magnetic coatings on audio and video tapes. |
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * Robert Fournier, ''Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery'', Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4072 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4072 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 |
| − | * | + | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 |
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Revision as of 06:28, 24 July 2013
Description
An insoluble dark red powder that occurs naturally as hematite. Red iron oxide has been used since antiquity as a permanent red pigment in paints and glazes (see red ocher). In the late 1700s, ferric oxide was manufactured as a red pigment. This synthetic, intense red pigment with a uniform particle size is now called Mars red. Ferric oxide is also found in the form of rust. Rust is a corrosion product that readily occurs on iron and some steels in the presence of oxygen and moisture. Fine powdered ferric oxide, called jeweler's rouge, is also used as an abrasive for glass, precious metals and diamonds. Ferric oxide is also the most common material used in magnetic coatings on audio and video tapes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
ferric sesquioxide; jeweler's rouge; red iron oxide; red iron trioxide; ferric trioxide; Venetian red; Tuscan red; Indian red; Persian red; crocus martis
Other Properties
Soluble in acids. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | Fe2O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1309-37-1 |
| Melting Point | 1565 |
| Density | 5.12-5.24 |
| Molecular Weight | 159.69 |
Hazards and Safety
Overexposure to dust may result in x-ray shadows due to apparently benign lung pigmentation.
Comparisons
Properties of Common Abrasives
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4072
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985