Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

RED IRON OXIDE

ca: OXIDO DE FERRO VERMELL

es: OXIDO DE HIERRO ROJO

Iron oxide: also known as ferric oxide, hematite, red iron oxide, synthetic maghemite, colcothar, or simply rust—is one of the several oxide compounds of iron, and has paramagnetic properties. Its chemical formula is Fe2O3.