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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 i ndustrial ceramics »Pigments for porcelain enamel »Thermal and electric insulators »Zirconium-based refractory items »Refractory cement Appearance - beige color granules