ferric oxide

This compound is formed when iron reacts with oxygen in the air. The molecular formula is Fe2O3. The molecular mass is 169.8820. Its appearance is a reddish brown powder. Its melting point is 1538-1566 C. On the other hand Its boiling point is unavailable. This compound is aswell odorless and its density is 5.25 g/cm3. This compound is used for color on tablets and capsules, and is used in the pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore it can be used to create dies and things like that. As a matter of fact the dye that you use to dye your eggs on easter that could be from this compound. It occurs naturally as hematite ore or rust. All in all this compound is important in making things colorful which helps sell things and make things look good. Without this things might have less color in the world.

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