Iron oxide pigments

Iron oxide pigments are inorganic color pigments based on iron oxide compounds. These pigments are often used in various applications for their color stability, durability and chemical resistance. Iron oxide pigments come in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, brown and black.

The red iron oxide pigments are created by using iron(III) oxide, while yellow pigments are made from iron(III) oxide hydrate. Brown and black iron oxide pigments are produced by variations in the manufacturing processes. Due to their wide range of colors, these pigments are used in numerous areas such as paints and varnishes, plastics, building materials, ceramics, rubber and even in the food industry.

The popularity of iron oxide pigments is due to their high resistance to environmental influences and their versatility. In building materials, for example, they give concrete and bricks their characteristic color, while in paints and varnishes they are valued for their opacity and lightfastness. Iron oxide pigments therefore play an important role in various branches of industry, giving products not only color, but also protection and aesthetics.