Mineral Description
Chromite Ore (FeCr₂O₄) is a strategic industrial mineral used primarily for the production of ferrochrome, stainless steel and high-temperature alloys. Known for its dark metallic appearance and high chromium oxide (Cr₂O₃) content, chromite is an essential raw material in metallurgy, refractory manufacturing and advanced chemical processes.
Industrial Uses and Applications
- Ferrochrome production: main source of chromium for stainless steel and chromium-based alloys.
- Steel industry: improves hardness, corrosion resistance and thermal stability.
- Refractories: used in high-temperature bricks, furnace linings and thermal insulation materials.
- Chemical industry: raw material for sodium dichromate, pigments, catalysts and oxidation compounds.
- Foundry applications: high-performance molding sand for precision castings.
Grades and Specifications
Chromite ore is available in multiple Cr₂O₃ levels, including:
- 30–32% Cr₂O₃
- 34–36% Cr₂O₃
- 38–42% Cr₂O₃
- 45%+ premium Cr₂O₃ grade
Extraction and Processing
Chromite ore is extracted from underground and open-pit mines. After extraction, the material undergoes crushing, beneficiation, magnetic separation and grading to obtain the required Cr₂O₃ concentration.
Major producing regions include Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, Oman, Iran and Kazakhstan.
Chromite Supply – PEI PADIMAR
PEI PADIMAR supplies high-grade chromite ore and concentrates for ferrochrome production, steelmaking, refractories and chemical industries. Material is available in lumps, granules and fine concentrates.
Packaging includes 1-ton big bags, containerized shipments and bulk cargo options with full documentation (COA, MSDS and Certificate of Origin).
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Chromite ore (30%–45% Cr₂O₃) for ferrochrome, stainless steel, refractory and chemical applications.


