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. Chromite sand is characterised by: high melting point excellent thermal stability high density medium Mohs hardness of 5.5  CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Cr2O3 ≥46.0% SiO2 ≤1.0% FeO ≤26.5%

Technical Data Sheet of Foundry Chromite sand:  CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Cr2O3 ≥46.0% SiO2 ≤1.0% FeO ≤26.5% CaO ≤0.3% MgO ≤10% AL2O3 ≤15.5% P ≤0.003% S ≤0.003% Cr/Fe 1.55:1 TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Hardness: Mohs:5.5-6 Melting Point: Sublimes at 2180 ℃ Sintering point: >1800℃ The sintered 1600℃ Specific Gravity: 4.0-4.8 g/cm3 Bulk density(LPD): 2.5-3 g/cm3 Color: Black PH 7-9

Technical Data Sheet of Foundry Chromite sand:  CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Cr2O3 ≥46.0% SiO2 ≤1.0% FeO ≤26.5% CaO ≤0.3% MgO ≤10% AL2O3 ≤15.5% P ≤0.003% S ≤0.003% Cr/Fe 1.55:1 TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Hardness: Mohs:5.5-6 Melting Point: Sublimes at 2180 ℃ Sintering point: >1800℃ The sintered 1600℃ Specific Gravity: 4.0-4.8 g/cm3 Bulk density(LPD): 2.5-3 g/cm3 Color: Black PH 7-9

Chromite sand has been selected and used in foundries as a result of its unique combination of properties. The properties listed below generally result in a better surface finish and reduced likelihood of casting defects. Scroll down to learn more on each property Technical Data Sheet of Foundry Chromite sand:  CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Cr2O3 ≥46.0% SiO2

Chromite sand is a naturally occurring spinel consisting primarily of the oxides of chrome and iron. It is a by-product of ferro-chrome production and is mainly used in foundry applications and in glass production. Technical Data Sheet of Foundry Chromite sand:  CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Cr2O3 ≥46.0% SiO2 ≤1.0% FeO ≤26.5% CaO ≤0.3% MgO ≤10% AL2O3 ≤15.5% P

Chromite sand is used for foundry (AFS 45-50), as a molding material in the manufacture of foundry molds and cores (both whole and their facing layer), as well as for the manufacture of heat-stressed sections of molds and cores; steel large-size thick-walled casting, production of the starting mixture. In the refractory industry – for the