Ferric Oxide Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Ferric Oxide manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Ferric Oxide production, including the cost of Ferric Oxide production, Ferric Oxide plant cost, Ferric Oxide production costs, and the overall Ferric Oxide manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Ferric Oxide production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Ferric Oxide is an inorganic compound with various commercial applications. It is primarily used in the production of pharmaceutical drugs, including tablets, where it serves as a coloring agent. It is also used in the cosmetics industry, particularly in the formulation of sunscreens, lipsticks, etc., providing a red tint and protecting the skin from visible light. Due to its non-toxic and non-allergenic nature, it is considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Ferric oxide nanoparticles are also utilized in medical imaging and therapy. They serve as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and as carriers for targeted drug delivery. Additionally, Ferric Oxide nanoparticles are also used in hyperthermia-based cancer treatments, among other therapeutic applications.

The market for Ferric Oxide is predominantly driven by its demand as a coloring agent in medical applications. Its usage as a coloring agent in providing consistent coloring to medications, which helps in identification and branding, also promotes its demand in the pharmaceutical industry. Its application as a pigment in the formulation of various cosmetic products, such as sunscreens, foundations, and lipsticks, further enhances its demand in the cosmetics and personal care industries.

Its utilization in the medical industry in diagnostics and hyperthermia-based cancer treatments also propels its market expansion. Overall, industrial ferric oxide procurement is directly affected by the availability of raw materials, iron, which also impacts its production costs. Compliance with regulations regarding purity and safety, such as the FDA in the USA or EMA in Europe, for its applications in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics largely impacts its procurement.

Raw Material for Ferric Oxide Production

According to the Ferric Oxide manufacturing plant project report, the major raw materials for Ferric Oxide production include Ferrous Sulfate-Sodium Hydroxide.

Manufacturing Process of Ferric Oxide

The extensive Ferric Oxide production cost report consists of the following industrial manufacturing process:

1. Production via Alkali Precipitation: This method of production involves the process of ferric oxide production by the dehydration of hydrated ferric oxide. The process is initiated by the chemical reaction of ferrous sulfate with sodium hydroxide, which results in the formation of ferrous hydroxide. Ferric hydroxide is unstable in air, and it gets oxidized to form iron (III) hydroxide or hydrated ferric hydroxide. Further, the obtained ferric hydroxide undergoes dehydration to obtain ferric oxide as the final product.

Ferric Oxide, also known as red iron oxide due to its reddish-brown color, is an inorganic chemical composed of two iron and three oxygen atoms. The molecular formula of the compound is Fe2O3. The molecular mass of the compound is 159.69 g/mol. It is an odorless substance with a neutral pH value. As an iron oxide, it finds significant use in the pharmaceutical industry. The melting point of the compound is 1539 °C and is soluble in certain chemical solvents like acids but insoluble in water, ether, and alcohol.

Ferric Oxide has a density of 5.24 g/cm³ and can decompose upon boiling. It is a red-colored powder that contains iron, which can rapidly oxidize in damp or salty air conditions. Iron(III) oxide can undergo carbothermal reduction in the presence of a reducing agent, such as carbon, at elevated temperatures, releasing carbon dioxide. It can also react with aluminum, releasing heat and producing aluminum trioxide and iron.