| Identification | |
| Name: | Hematite |
| Synonyms: | Oligist;DP 80 (carrier);Iron, specular;Haematite, underground mining with exposure to radon [Haematite and ferric oxide];Specularite;Blood stone;MR 270E;RO 8097FF;iron oxide;Raphisiderite;Hi-Dense 3;Iron ore;Haematite;ED 100;Miox;Red Iron ORE;Hematite, Red;Miox (mineral); |
| CAS: | 1317-60-8 |
| EINECS: | 215-275-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | Fe2O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 159.6882 [g/mol] |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/2Fe.3O/q2*+3;3*-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 5.24 |
| Stability: | Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Appearance: | red, odorless powder |
| Specification: |
Hematite , its cas register number is 1317-60-8. It also can be called Blood stone ; Iron ore ; Iron, specular ; Miox ; Oligist ; Raphisiderite ; Red Iron ORE ; Specularite ; Haematite, underground mining with exposure to radon . It is a red, odorless powder. It is mined as the main ore of iron. |
| Report: |
IARC Cancer Review: Group 3, Indefinite IMSUPP 4,254,82. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Storage Temperature: | Store dry at ambient temperatures. |
| Color: | Brilliant black to blackish red or brick red mineral, brown to cherry red streak and metallic to dull luster /Hematite, red/ Red-brown hexagonal crystals |
| Usage: | Ore- raw material for iron, pigment for ceramics, paint, rubber, paper, & linoleum, chemical intermediate for ferrites, polishing agent for glass, precious metals, & diamonds, component in electrical resistors, semiconductors, magnets & magnetic tapes, catalyst. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi: Irritant
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