{"id":1001775,"date":"2024-06-17T14:39:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T06:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/product\/iron-oxide-2\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T10:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T02:30:17","slug":"iron-oxide-powder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/product\/iron-oxide-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"Iron Oxide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Iron Oxide<\/a><\/span> Powder (Fe\u2082O\u2083) is a reddish-brown inorganic material known for its high chemical stability, thermal stability, and versatile functional properties. It is widely used as a pigment, catalyst, magnetic material precursor, and important raw material in ironmaking and advanced material applications.<\/p>\n

VIMATERIAL<\/a><\/span><\/strong> offers Iron Oxide powders in different purity grades and particle sizes to meet a wide range of research, industrial, and application-specific requirements. Our Iron Oxide powders feature uniform particle size distribution, low impurity content, high chemical stability, and consistent application performance. We also support customized specifications and experimental requirements. If you have specific requirements, please contact us<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Physical Properties<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/strong><\/td>\nSpecification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Molecular Formula<\/td>\nFe\u2082O\u2083<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Molecular Weight<\/td>\n159.69 g\/mol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appearance<\/td>\nReddish-brown solid powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Density<\/td>\n5.24 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Melting Point<\/td>\n1565\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boiling Point<\/td>\n3414\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal Structure<\/td>\nPrimarily \u03b1-Fe\u2082O\u2083 (hematite); \u03b3-Fe\u2082O\u2083 (maghemite) may also occur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Iron Oxide commonly exists in the stable \u03b1-Fe\u2082O\u2083 (hematite) phase, which has a corundum-type crystal structure. The \u03b3-Fe\u2082O\u2083 (maghemite) phase has a cubic crystal structure and exhibits magnetic properties.<\/p>\n

Applications of Iron Oxide Powder<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pigments: <\/strong>Fe\u2082O\u2083 is widely used as an inorganic pigment because of its characteristic reddish-brown colour, chemical stability, and good resistance to heat and environmental conditions. It can be used in coatings, ceramics, construction materials, and other pigment applications.<\/p>\n

Magnetic Materials: <\/strong>\u03b3-Fe\u2082O\u2083 (maghemite) has magnetic properties and can be used in the production of magnetic recording materials, including magnetic tapes and disks. It is also used in the development of magnetic functional materials and information-storage technologies.<\/p>\n

Catalysts: <\/strong>Iron Oxide can act as a catalyst or catalyst component in various chemical reactions, including catalytic oxidation and water-gas shift reactions. Its surface properties and chemical stability make it useful in selected industrial and research applications.<\/p>\n

Electronic Materials: <\/strong>Iron Oxide is used in the preparation and development of magnetic films, semiconductor-related materials, and other functional electronic materials. Its magnetic and electronic properties can be utilized in applications such as magnetic sensors and other electronic devices.<\/p>\n

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications: <\/strong>Iron oxide nanoparticles and specially prepared iron oxide materials can be used in drug-delivery systems, biosensing, and contrast-agent research. Their physicochemical and magnetic properties make them useful for selected biomedical applications.<\/p>\n

Quality Control<\/span><\/h2>\n

Each batch<\/a> of our products starts with careful selection of raw materials and undergoes controlled production processes with strict parameter control and monitoring at each stage. Key indicators such as particle size distribution, chemical purity, and impurity content are tested using high-precision analytical equipment to ensure consistent quality and batch-to-batch reliability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Packaging and Storage<\/span><\/h2>\n

Packaging: Iron Oxide powder is supplied in double vacuum-sealed bags or bottles and cartons to help protect the material from moisture and contamination during transportation and storage.<\/p>\n

Storage: Store Iron Oxide powder in a dry, well-ventilated environment in a tightly sealed container. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and contact with strong reducing agents. Keep the powder away from ignition sources and excessive heat to maintain its physical and chemical stability.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Q1. What is Iron Oxide Powder?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A: Iron Oxide Powder is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Fe\u2082O\u2083. It is commonly available as a reddish-brown powder and is widely used in pigments, catalysts, magnetic materials, ceramics, and other industrial applications.<\/p>\n

Q2. What is the difference between \u03b1-Fe\u2082O\u2083 and \u03b3-Fe\u2082O\u2083?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A: \u03b1-Fe\u2082O\u2083, commonly known as hematite, is the most stable crystal phase of Fe\u2082O\u2083 and is widely used in pigments and other industrial applications. \u03b3-Fe\u2082O\u2083, known as maghemite, has magnetic properties and is commonly associated with magnetic material applications.<\/p>\n

Q3. What purity grades of Fe\u2082O\u2083 powder are available?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A: VIMATERIAL can provide Fe\u2082O\u2083 powder in different purity grades according to application requirements. Please contact us for available purity levels and detailed impurity specifications.<\/p>\n

Q4. What is Iron Oxide powder used for?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A: Fe\u2082O\u2083 powder is used in pigments, magnetic materials, catalysts, electronic materials, ceramics, ironmaking, and selected pharmaceutical and biomedical research applications.<\/p>\n

Q5. How should Iron Oxide powder be stored?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A: Iron Oxide powder should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a dry, well-ventilated environment. Avoid moisture, contamination, strong reducing agents, ignition sources, and excessive heat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Iron Oxide Powder (Fe\u2082O\u2083) is a reddish-brown inorganic material known for its high chemical stability, thermal stability, and versatile functional properties. It is widely used as a pigment, catalyst, magnetic material precursor, and important raw material in ironmaking and advanced material applications. VIMATERIAL offers Iron Oxide powders in different purity grades and particle sizes to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1001776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[264],"product_cat":[94],"product_tag":[374,590,591],"class_list":["post-1001775","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-vimaterial","product_cat-oxide-hydroxide-materials","product_tag-ceramic-powders","product_tag-iron-oxide","product_tag-oxide-powders","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1001775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1001775"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1001776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1001775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1001775"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1001775"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1001775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}