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The Uses of Iron (II) Oxide

The Uses of Iron (II) Oxide . By: Isabel Rimando. Iron (II) oxide [ FeO ]. Not to be confused with iron (III) oxide (rust). Iron (II) oxide [ FeO ]. aka: hematite or ferrous oxide. Found in 5% of the Earth’s crust. Structure. Rock salt structure

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The Uses of Iron (II) Oxide

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  1. The Uses of Iron (II) Oxide By: Isabel Rimando

  2. Iron (II) oxide [FeO] • Not to be confused with iron (III) oxide (rust)

  3. Iron (II) oxide [FeO] aka: hematite or ferrous oxide • Found in 5% of the Earth’s crust

  4. Structure • Rock salt structure • Made from iron (metal) and oxygen (nonmetal) • Ionic bond

  5. Used for… • Cave paintings Paleolithic paintings at Lascaux [pronounced lasko]

  6. Today… • Tattoos!

  7. Today… • Used as a pigment in tattoo ink • Safe to be used by humans

  8. Tattoo ink • Pigment is made of particles • Needs dispersal agent to help it flow easily and spread evenly • Alcohol prevents growth of pathogens

  9. Tattoo ink • Adding water can create gray tones

  10. Tattoo ink Inserted with a needle in order to remain in the skin

  11. Tattoo ink • Permanent, but will fade over time • Body’s immune system will try to break down particles and remove it from the skin • Large pigment molecules will remain embedded

  12. Not just for tattoos… • Also good for cosmetics • Mascara • Eye shadow

  13. Not just for tattoos… • Also good for cosmetics • Non-toxic • Water-repellant • Doesn’t run or bleed

  14. Iron (II) oxide is cool!!

  15. Iron (II) oxide is cool!! *As long as you can make it look good

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