Iron Oxide Black

Ferrous ferric oxide, magnetite

Chemistry

Fe2O365.200
FeO32.800

Volatiles

LOI7.000

Links to Other Materials

Hazards

Miscellaneous

Notes

Black iron is used as a source of Fe in ceramics where price and its black raw color are important.

High purity, low heavy metal content grades are available. All forms should have 90% or more Fe3O4. Black iron is also used as a colorant for a wide range of non-ceramic products.


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