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Ilmenite, Rutile and Zirconite

Ilmenite Rutile Zirconite
Ilmenite Rutile Zirconite
Ilmenite Rutile 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