Shree Trading Company


Red Ocher


Red Ocher
Business Type Manufacturer, Supplier, Retailer, Wholesaler
Color Red
Chemical Name Takes its reddish colour from the mineral hematite, which is an anhydrous iron oxide.
Chemical Formula Fe2O3
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Product Details

Density
2.9–4.3
Hardness
4.0–5.5
Refractive Index
2.260–2.398
Melting Point
747 Degree C
pH Value
4-6
Solubility
Insoluble in water
Plasticity
26
L
36.19
A
12.06
B
12.44

STC has been in Various Mineral & Metals business as a family concern since 1998.  The Company has acquired 5 mining leases in various District of Gujarat State, India, having total area of about 45 hectares, over & above 36 hectares being possessed in name of its associated company as well a fresh application for about 20 hectares to Govt. during 2001.

Minerals Lease :  Bauxite,  Red Ocher,  Yellow Ocher,  Lime Stone  And Natural Gypsum

RED  OCHER
The main color giving component of natural red ochre (ocher) is composed of hematite (∝-Fe2O3). The term red ochre (ocher) or red earth describes various kinds of iron oxide pigments such as Venetian red, mars red, English red, Indian red. Iron oxides are stable at high temperatures but not resistant against acids. The pigment is absolutely stable as is documented by the cave paintings still in excellent condition after many thousands of years.


APPLICATION
Paint : Red Ochre is used in colour washes, distempers, oil paints, lacquers, primers tiles & ceramic,

Other Uses

  • Fertilizer   
  • Ferro-alloys   
  • Welding flux manufacturing
  • Brake lining   
  • Oil well drilling   
  • Cement

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Technical Specification

Chemical Composition Unit Result Protocol
Silica As SiO2 % 37.77 IS : 2000:P-2:1985
  Magnesium Oxide As MgO % 0.09 IS : 5949 : 1990
Calcium Oxide As CaO % 0.56 IS : 5949 : 1990
  Iron Oxide As Fe2O3 % 18.69 IS : 2840 : 2002
Alumina Oxide As Al2O3 % 29.54 IS : 2840 : 2002
  Loss of Ignition % 9.24 IS : 2840:2002
Sizes % 0-200mm & 100 + mesh  

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