Premium Natural Red Oxide
Natural Red Oxide Powder from Shiv Rudra Minerals International is a high purity mineral pigment known for its rich color strength, durability, and consistent particle size. Processed using advanced techniques, it ensures excellent dispersion, weather resistance, and chemical stability, making it suitable for various industrial uses including construction coatings and ceramics industries where long lasting performance and uniform finish are essential. It meets stringent quality standards for reliable industrial performance.
Our product is finely processed and carefully packed to maintain quality, ensuring easy handling and consistent results across diverse applications, meeting customer expectations with dependable supply and performance every time.
- Properties
- Application
- Chemical Composition
Natural Red Oxide Powder exhibits the following characteristics:
- Chemical Formula: Fe₂O₃
- Molecular Weight: 159.69 g/mol
- Appearance: Reddish-Brown Powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in acids
- Melting Point: 1,565°C (2,849°F)
- Boiling Point: 3,000°C (5,432°F)
- Density: 5.24 g/cm³
- pH Value: 6.5 – 8.5 (10% solution)
- Oil Absorption: 18–20 g/100g
- Bulk Density: 0.80 – 1.20 g/cm³
Natural Red Oxide Powder is extensively used across a wide range of industries, including:
- Construction: Used as a coloring agent for cement and concrete, as well as in the manufacturing of roofing tiles, bricks, and paving blocks
- Paints & Coatings: Widely utilized as a pigment in oil-based and water-based paints, primers, and protective coatings due to its superior color consistency and opacity
- Plastics & Rubber: Applied as a colorant in various plastic and rubber products, including PVC pipes, cables, and industrial components
- Ceramics: Used as a ceramic pigment in tiles, pottery, sanitary ware, and enamel products
- Paper Industry: Incorporated as a pigment in the production of paper, cardboard, and related packaging materials
| Chemical Composition | % |
| Fe₂O₃ | 85.00 |
| SiO₂ | 0.50 |
| Al₂O₃ | 0.20 |
| CaO | 0.15 |
| MgO | 0.20 |
| Loss on Ignition | 1.50 |