Chromite is an oxide mineral composed of chromium, iron, and oxygen (FeCr2O4).
Chemical Classification
Oxide
Chemical Composition
FeCr2O4 with magnesium substituting for iron in significant amounts
Crystal System
Isometric
Uses
An ore of chromium
Properties of Chrome Ore:
Chrome ore, primarily consisting of chromite (FeCrO), is rich in iron, chromium, and oxygen. is a mineral that serves as the main source of chromium. Chromium is a critical element used in various industries.
Appearance: It usually appears as dark gray to black with a metallic luster.
Hardness: It's relatively hard, with a Mohs hardness of 5.5.
Density: High density, which makes it useful in heavy-duty industrial applications.
Mining and Production:
Mining Process:
Open-pit Mining: Suitable for deposits near the surface.
Underground Mining: Used for deeper deposits.
Ore Processing: Chrome ore is processed into ferrochrome (an alloy of chromium and iron) through smelting in an electric arc furnace. This is a crucial material in stainless steel production.
Applications:
1.Stainless Steel: Chromium gives stainless steel its corrosion-resistant properties. Nearly 80% of the world's chromium is used in this sector.
2.Refractories: Chrome ore is used to manufacture heat-resistant bricks and lining for furnaces.
3.Chemical Industry: Used to produce chromium chemicals for pigments, tanning leather, and anodizing aluminum.
4.Foundry Sand: Processed chrome ore is used in mold-making during metal casting.
About two thirds of chrome ore deposits are located in South Africa We bring the raw material reliably quickly and efficiently from Mozambique to the buyers destination We can guarantee you the highest product quality with the best service in procurement and logistics
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Mill scale is formed on the outer surfaces during by the hot rolling lamination of stainless-steel products.
At a visual inspection the material is a hard brittle sand and is mainly composed of iron oxides, mostly ferric, and is bluish black in colour, but it also contains considerable alloying elements such as chromium and nickel.
The recovery ratio after melting in furnace for the most valuable alloy elements is:
- Ni: 3.5 - 4.5%
- Cr: 6-8%
From the chemical and physical analysis performed on the scrap, and according to the European environmental rules, the material has been classified as a special non dangerous waste, listed in green list. In particular the mill scale can be classified as follows:
Waste code: 10 02 10
The material is stored on cemented flooring, and it can be loaded loose in tipper trucks or containers.
Chemical analysis of the material is available on request.
