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This study presents a recycling method to extract iron oxide from mill scale, a waste byproduct generated during cold forming of mild steel. The recovered iron oxide was successfully incorporated into alkyd resin-based primer paints and tested for performance characteristics. The research demonstrates that recycled iron oxide from industrial waste can serve as a functional pigment in protective coatings, offering comparable properties to conventional paint formulations.
Why it matters
This method addresses two industrial challenges simultaneously: reducing mill scale waste from steel manufacturing and providing a sustainable source of iron oxide pigment for the paint industry. The approach supports circular economy principles by converting an industrial waste stream into a valuable raw material, potentially reducing both disposal costs and the environmental footprint of paint production.
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