Red iron oxide is an inorganic pigment. Used since the 20th century. Iron oxides are traditional pigments in powder form for coloring tempera and paints.
The term iron oxide indicates all the chemical compounds formed by iron and oxygen, which are the main components of minerals.
- Inorganic pigment
- Ideal for tempera and paints
- Formula: Fe2O3 – Ferric oxide
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
- Covering power: high
- Coloring power: medium
- Opacity: High
- Thinner amount: low