Yellow Oxide: A Timeless Pigment With Industrial Power

🎨 What is Yellow Oxide?

Yellow Oxide, also known as Iron Oxide Yellow (chemical name: Iron(III) hydroxide oxide, FeO(OH)), is a widely used inorganic pigment with exceptional color stability, non-toxicity, and environmental safety. It appears as a bright yellow to mustard yellow powder and is valued for its UV resistance, opacity, and weather durability in a wide range of industrial applications.

Whether it’s tinting concrete, coating steel, or coloring ceramics, Yellow Oxide is a versatile performer across multiple industries.

🧪 Chemical Properties of Yellow Oxide

• Chemical Formula: FeO(OH)
  
• Appearance: Fine yellow powder
  
• Odor: Odorless
  
• Solubility: Insoluble in water and alcohol
  
• pH (10% dispersion): Neutral to slightly alkaline
  
• Heat Stability: Up to 180°C (stable without color shift)
  

Yellow Oxide is produced either by natural extraction (from limonite ores) or synthetically via precipitation and oxidation processes, ensuring high color uniformity and consistency.

🏭 Industrial Applications of Yellow Oxide

Yellow Oxide is prized for its color fastness, opacity, and resistance to chemicals and UV rays, making it suitable for various heavy-duty and aesthetic applications.

1. Construction Industry (Concrete, Tiles, Bricks)

Used to pigment concrete blocks, roof tiles, paving stones, and architectural cladding, Yellow Oxide offers long-lasting, fade-resistant color to building materials.

✅ Benefit: Enhances the appearance of cementitious products while being weatherproof and eco-friendly.

2. Paints and Coatings

Yellow Oxide is used as a pigment in both water-based and solvent-based paints, especially for exterior paints, primers, and anti-corrosive coatings.

✅ Benefit: Provides a strong, durable yellow shade that resists fading, cracking, and chalking.

3. Ceramic and Pottery

In ceramics, it functions as a glaze colorant and body stain, producing warm earthy tones when fired under different kiln conditions.

✅ Benefit: Stable under medium firing temperatures, yielding a rich yellow-brown finish.

4. Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing

Yellow Oxide is incorporated into PVC, rubber products, and polymers for vibrant coloration without compromising material integrity.

✅ Benefit: Lightfast and non-reactive under thermal processing conditions.

5. Inks and Pigment Pastes

It serves as a pigment in printing inks, masterbatches, and textile printing due to its non-toxic and eco-safe profile.

✅ Benefit: Consistent hue and excellent dispersion in oil and water systems.

🛡️ Environmental and Safety Profile

One of the key reasons Yellow Oxide is so widely used is its eco-friendliness and non-toxic nature. As an inorganic mineral pigment, it does not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and it does not bioaccumulate in the environment.

⚠️ Handling Precautions:

• Use dust masks and goggles when handling powder
  
• Store in dry, covered areas to avoid contamination
  
• Avoid inhalation or ingestion of fine particulate matter
  

Yellow Oxide is considered safe for both industrial and consumer applications, meeting international safety standards such as REACH, RoHS, and ASTM D4236.

📦 Forms and Packaging

At Amaris Chemical Solutions, we supply Yellow Oxide Extra Pure in various customizable formats and packaging sizes:

• Form: Coarse or micronized powder
  
• Packaging: 25 kg bags, bulk containers available
  
• Grades Available: Extra Pure, Technical, Construction-grade
  

Whether you need bulk volumes for manufacturing or smaller quantities for specialized applications, we tailor supply options to meet your exact needs.

🌟 Why Choose Yellow Oxide?

Yellow Oxide stands out in the pigment industry for its:

• Excellent light and weather resistance
  
• Cost-effectiveness compared to organic pigments
  
• High tinting strength and stability
  
• Wide compatibility with cement, polymers, and coatings
  

From roads to rooftops, walls to workshop creations, Yellow Oxide continues to add color, value, and performance to a vast array of products and surfaces.

💼 Available Now at Amaris Chemical Solutions

Our Yellow Oxide Extra Pure is manufactured and quality-checked for superior dispersion, uniformity, and purity. Backed by dependable logistics and technical support, we help you bring color to your products with confidence and consistency.Reach out to us today for a custom quote or sample tailored to your production needs.