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The difference between iron ore and iron trioxide
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2025-03-14
Iron trioxide: mainly used in magnetic materials, polishing and abrasive materials, coatings and ink industries. Due to its unique color and stability, it is also used to make pigments and ceramics.
The difference between iron ore and iron trioxide (Fe2O3) is mainly reflected in definition, chemical composition, physical properties, application fields, etc.
Definition and chemical composition
Iron ore: Iron ore refers to minerals with an iron content of more than 30%, and is an important raw material for iron smelting. Common types of iron ore include hematite, magnetite and siderite.
Iron Trioxide: The chemical formula is Fe2O3, which is an oxide of iron, usually in reddish-brown powder. It is an important industrial raw material, often used in paint, ink, rubber and other industries, and can also be used as a catalyst and iron smelting raw material.
Physical properties
Iron ore: The physical properties of iron ore vary by type. For example, hematite is reddish-brown and has a high hardness; magnetite (Fe3O4) has significant magnetic properties.
Iron Trioxide: Red-brown powder, insoluble in water, organic acids and organic solvents, but soluble in inorganic acids. It is stable to light, heat and air, and has strong tinting power.
Application areas
Iron ore: mainly used in steel manufacturing, smelting and other fields. Hematite and magnetite are the most common iron ore and are widely used in industrial production.
Iron trioxide: mainly used in magnetic materials, polishing and abrasive materials, coatings and ink industries. Due to its unique color and stability, it is also used to make pigments and ceramics.
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