What Does Micaceous Iron Oxide Mean?
Micaceous iron oxide is a naturally occurring mineral substance used as the primary ingredient in protective coatings and primers due to its anticorrosive properties.
Micaceous Iron Oxide
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Corrosionpedia Explains Micaceous Iron Oxide
Micaceous iron oxide is water resistant and aligns to metallic surfaces to which it is applied. It forms a protective barrier of overlapping plates and effectively prevents corrosion infiltration. The flakes formed by micaceous iron oxide are weather-resistant and UV-absorbent.
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