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Ilmenite, Rutile and Zirconite
INB Buena is the unit holding the activities of mining, exploration, processing and
industrialization of heavy minerals - commonly known as monazite sands.
Major products, used by the industry, are obtained from this type of sand, such as:
Ilmenite (iron titanate)
Raw material for the manufacture of:
» Uranium dioxide (white pigment)
» Titanium iron alloys
Additive agent in:
» Abrasives composition
» Hued enamel manufacture
» Blast furnace charges, to improve metallic flux and protect refractory lining
» Lining of electrodes used in electric welding.
Appearance - black color granules
Rutile (titanium dioxide)
Components of:
» Lining of electrodes used in electric welding
» Titanium iron alloys
» Additive agent to color and hue of ceramic material (glass, tiles and tableware)
Appearance - black-reddish color granules
Zirconite (Zirconium Silicate)
Raw material for the manufacture of:
» Facing paint for ovens and molds
» Opacifier for industrial ceramics
» Pigments for porcelain enamel
» Thermal and electric insulators
» Zirconium-based refractory items
» Refractory cement
Appearance - beige color granules
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