Data set: Iron oxide (00.01.005)
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Type Product flow |
Name Iron oxide |
Reference Flow Property Mass (kg) |
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Classification Materials production / Inorganic chemicals |
Synonyms rust; ferric oxide; hematite |
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General comment Iron oxides are chemical compounds composed of iron and oxygen. They are black magnetic solids that are widespread in nature and play an important role in many geological and biological processes. They are used as iron ores, pigments, catalysts, and in thermite. Iron oxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Fe2O3. It is one of the 3 major oxides of iron, the others being iron (II) oxide and iron (III) oxide. It is also known as rust, ferric oxide, or hematite |