- Home
- Historical Background
- Compound Name, Formula, Polar Mass
- Melting Point and Boiling Point
- Density in Natural State
- Natural abundance and how it's obtained
- Explanation of Sturcture
- Chemical Properties/ Reacton Tendencies
- Uses and Importance of the Compound
- References
Uses and Importance
Iron oxide is commonly used as a pigment for coloring all sorts of materials, like paints, plastics, and rubber. It is also used for the dye in tattoos. The major colors that can be created by iron oxide are red, black, yellow, and brown.