FERRIC OXIDE (red) 94% Extra Pure - 500 gm

Description

Ferric oxide red by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as iron(III) oxide, this is an oxide of iron. The reagent is available as a reddish-brown powder which is insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 1,539 1,565 C. Ferric oxide can be prepared by the oxidation of iron. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No. 1309-37-1 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: Fe2O3 Molecular weight: 159.69 Assay: 95 - 98 %Ferric oxide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Ferric oxide is often used as a pigment and finds uses in cosmetics. As a magnetic particle it has been used in all types of magnetic storage and recording media. 0.5 % of ferric oxide along with zinc oxide is the active ingredient of calamine lotion. It has also been applied as polish on metallic jewellery and lenses. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.