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46% Cr2O3 chromite sand from south africa
Detailed Description
Chromite is a black sandy odourless material, which is free flowing when dry. It is insoluble in water and any common organic solvents
Typical Specification
Typical Specification
Chromium as Cr2O3 = 45% min. Typical 46%
Fe2O3 = 25% max. Typical 24%
Al2O3 = 12% max.
SiO2 < 1% max., Typical = 0.8%
MgO = 10% - 12%, Typical 10%
TiO2 = 0.60.
Cr : Fe Ratio : 1:55:1.
Origin
South Africa
Applications
Used to harden steel, to manufacture stainless steel, and to form alloys
Refractory Industry uses Chromite for forming bricks and shapes, as it has a high melting point, moderate thermal expansion, and stable crystalline structure.
Temperature-loadable moulding sand in foundry.