Red Sartorius Earth Pigment, Size: 5 Kg Bag

SKU: NAP-451-415K
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    Color
    Red
    Processing time
    Usually ships the next business day.
    Pigment type
    Inorganic, Earth, Natural
    Description

    Sartorius red earth is a natural mineral containing clay tinted by iron oxide that gives an exceptionally warm orange-red hue. Our Sartorius red earth is from mineral deposits in the Tuscany region of Italy.

    Pigment Names
    Alternate Names: Mars Red is the name given to the synthetic precipitated form of iron oxide.


    Origin and History
    Sartorius red earth is a red earth from Italy based on the mineral hematite. The word hematite comes from the Greek word hema, meaning blood and was given the name "bloodstone" in ancient Greece (Theofrastus, c. 325 B.C.), implying that the mineral is blood red in color. Hematite is an important ore of iron and its blood red color in the powdered form lends itself well as a pigment. Red earths, including the mineral hematite, are among the oldest pigments known to humankind and has been used by every major civilization and epoch.

    Source
    Red ochres are natural earths containing clay tinted by iron oxide and is composed of , and traces of gypsum (calcium sulfate) or calcite (calcium carbonate). Hematite is a mineral composed of iron oxide minerals (á-Fe2O3) that occur as natural earth. Depending upon the content of iron oxide and other minerals, the color of red ochre varies from deep red to brownish red. Red iron oxide minerals, such as hematite, are found around the world and have been used as pigments since prehistory.

    Permanence and Compatibility
    Red ochres are among the most permanent colors among the artist's palette. It is compatible with all other pigments, and can be used with good results in all mediums.

    Oil Absorption and Grinding
    Red ochres absorb a medium amount of oil, which may slow the drying of oil paint, but because iron oxide is a drier in oil, it dries fast and forms an excellent film.

    Toxicity
    Red ochres are not considered toxic, but care should be used in handling the dry powder pigment to avoid inhaling the dust.


    Pigment: Red Sartorius Earth

    Pigment Information
    Color: Red
    Colour Index: Pigment Red 101 (77491)
    Chemical Name: Iron Oxide
    Chemical Formula: á-Fe2O3
    ASTM Lightfastness Rating
    Acrylic: I
    Oil: I
    Watercolor: I
    Properties
    Density: 2.9–4.3
    Hardness: 4.0–5.5
    Refractive Index: 2.260–2.398



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    Weight
    11 lbs
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    This product is shipped from our supplier's warehouse in Willits, CA, United States
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    This product is brand new and includes the manufacturer's warranty, so you can buy with confidence.
    A 25% handling charge is levied against all authorized returns except those due to our error. Unauthorized returns are subject to a 40% handling charge. Damages & defects must be reported to us within 14 days.
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