Blackout
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black Fe2O3?
Unfortunately, I didn't weight the reagents...
To a small glass jar containing Fe2O3 (red-brown), I add 3% H2O2. Evolution of heat and dioxygen was noticed. After about one week keeping the stuff
under water, it turn slowly black. After drying, I test the black powder with a small magnet, the test was positive. I would have believed that it was
Fe3O4 but Fe2O3 is to stable to react with H2O2. What did I made??
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Hm, that is rather odd. Fe3O4 (or iron even) would have to be reduction, not something that happens much with H2O2!
Maybe it just corroded it in some way that it's microscopically black, rather than black in color?
Tim
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Yeah, very tiny particles of rust are black in color. Do a search on magnetic fluids and you'll see some very cool black liquids. They are made
of precipitated rust suspended in oil.
azalea
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Jettin4u
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You probably turned Fe2O3 into Fe3O4 which is insoluble in water and is black and has a metallic luster with magnetic properties
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uber luminal
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Fe304 is magnetic and since its black... This should probably answer your question.
The magnetic fluids are made not with rust, but with Fe3O4 or powdered Fe. (FerroFluid)
Fe2O3 can be magnetic if activated or held at a certain temp, but I dont think its magnetic in normal conditions.
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Jettin4u
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umm, thats what i said 
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This link has good information on liquid magnets:
http://www.sci-spot.com/Chemistry/liqimag.htm
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How cool
Hey all you need is oleic acid from one of those candle/soap making suppliers and some kerosene. You can read more at about.com
Fellow molecular manipulator
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