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.