What is 46% Cr2O3 chromite sand used for?
Chromite is composed of chromium, iron and oxygen (chemical formula FeCr2O4). It is an oxide mineral belonging to the spinel group. chromite sand is used in the foundry industry as a moulding sand, as a pigment in ceramic glazes and container glass, and as an additive in brake lining applications. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Cr2O3 ≥46.0% SiO2 ≤1.0% FeO ≤26.5% CaO ≤0.3%