Iron Oxide Pigment Uses

After titanium dioxide and carbon black, iron oxide pigments are the most widely used pigments in the world. Their wide range of colours (red, yellow, black, orange) and excellent price/performance ratio make them suitable for many different applications. Our wide range of iron oxide pigments are used in a variety of unique applications.

The main use of iron oxide pigments is as a colourant for paints, concrete products, building materials, ceramics and paper.

Why iron oxide pigments can be widely used in paints and coatings

Iron oxide pigment has good heat resistance, stable chemical properties, good resistance to dilute acid, alkali, water, solvent and good weathering resistance.

Iron oxide pigments for paints and coatings have good weathering resistance, high purity, good thermal stability, good compatibility with other components in the application system, can absorb ultraviolet rays and prevent degradation of the substrate, and at the same time, they have a protective effect on the coating and are low cost, making them the first choice of pigments for application in paints and coatings. Due to its strong covering power, UV resistance and low water absorption, iron oxide enhances the mechanical strength of the paint film and has excellent properties especially in adhesion.