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Iron oxide
Altogether there are sixteen known iron oxides and oxyhydroxides.[1] Additional recommended knowledge
OxidesHydroxides
Oxide-hydroxides
UsesSome of these oxides are used in ceramic applications, particularly in glazing. Many metal oxides provide the colours in glazes after being fired at high temperatures. Iron oxides yield pigments (see Iron oxide pigments) that are widely used in the cosmetic field. They are considered to be nontoxic, moisture resistant, and nonbleeding. Iron oxides graded safe for cosmetic use are produced synthetically in order to avoid the inclusion of ferrous or ferric oxides, and impurities normally found in naturally occurring iron oxides. Magnetite (under the name Black Oxide) is used for coating steel tools [2]. This protects them from corrosion and gives a pleasing appearance. Properties
It is not difficult to extract iron from ore as compared to the similarly abundant elements aluminum and titanium. References
Categories: Iron compounds | Oxides | Iron oxide pigments |
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