Ilmenite

Your Leading ilmenite Supplier

JIANGSU LM MINING CO., LTD. was incorporated in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu Province, China since 2007. It is a mining and production company responsible for natural mineral "Garnet" . Our exporting products include Rock Garnet Abrasive, Alluvial Sea/Alluvial Garnet Abrasive, Blasting Garnet Abrasive, Waterjet Cutting Garnet, Water Filtration Garnet, Polishing Garnet and Wear-resistant Flooring Garnet. Waterjet cutting garnet is a mineral used, thanks to its characteristics, in many cleaning and sandblasting processes. Chemically inert, free of toxic substances, it is not radioactive nor carcinogenic and it is extremely resistant.

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Why Choose Us?

Company Strength

We own 3 mines with a total reserve of 6 million tons of almandine ore. Our annual sales volume is 30,000 tons.

Production Market

Our ore is sold to more than 30 countries, including the United States, Canada, South Korea, Indonesia, the Middle East, Singapore, etc.

Quality Assurance

High quality is always our priority to satisfy customer's need. The finishing product meet the standard based on ISO11126 and ISO11127.

Exquisite Craftsmanship

As a specialist for garnet abrasive, we apply the gravity and magnetic concentration principle for processing by purifying, drying, steps of gravity and magnetic choosing.

Specifications of Ilmenite

Shape	Mine
Dimensions	Graininess
Concentrate Or Not	Is Concentrate
TiO2 (Min)	95%
Appearance	Dry Grey- Black Metalescent
Application	Welding
Purity	95% Min

Optical Properties of Ilmenite

Type	Anisotropic
Anisotropism	Strong in shades of gray
Color / Pleochroism	Weak
Twinning	{0001} simple, {1011} lamellar
Optic Sign	Uniaxial (-)
Birefringence	Strong O=pinkish brown E= dark brown

Physical Properties of Ilmenite

Chemical Classification	Oxide
Color	Black
Streak	Black
Luster	Metallic, submetallic
Diaphaneity	Opaque
Cleavage	None
Mohs Hardness	5.5 to 6
Specific Gravity	4.7 to 4.8
Diagnostic Properties	Streak; sometimes weakly magnetic.
Chemical Composition	Iron titanium oxide - FeTiO₃.
Chemical Composition	Sometimes has significant amounts of magnesium and manganese in solid solution with the iron to yield a composition of (Fe,Mg,Mn)TiO₃
Crystal System	Trigonal
Uses	The primary ore of titanium. A minor source of iron. Used to make titanium dioxide.

Melting Point of Ilmenite

Atomic number	22
Atomic weight	47.867
Melting point	1,660 °C (3,020 °F)
Boiling point	3,287 °C (5,949 °F)
Density	4.5 g/cm³ (20 °C)

Applications of Ilmenite

Aerospace

This is why extensive usage of the material is experienced in the aerospace industry. Such an alloying of lightweight strength results in titanium using the ilmenite-derived composition for aircraft frames jet engines and other sensitive parts. Since the corrosion resistance is strong, titanium suits parts that must face harsher conditions, too, such as those aircraft traveling at high altitudes and experiencing extremes of temperature in space.

Automotive

In the automobile industry, titanium is sought after for its strength and high-temperature resistance. Increasingly used in high-performance cars, this metal is applied primarily in exhaust systems, valves, and components of turbochargers where strength and heat resistance come into play. Since automakers are looking for lightweight materials to save fuel, titanium alloys obtained from ilmenite are gaining more attention as substitutes for heavier metals.

Certificate

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Packaging

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Transportation

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FAQ

Q: What are the main applications of ilmenite?

A: The primary application of ilmenite is in the production of titanium dioxide pigments, which are widely used in coatings, plastics, paper, and cosmetics for their excellent whiteness and hiding power. It is also a major raw material for producing titanium metal through processes that yield sponge titanium, which is used in aerospace, military, and high - end industrial applications.

Q: How is ilmenite processed into titanium dioxide?

A: In the sulfuric acid process, ilmenite is treated with sulfuric acid to produce titanium sulfate, which is then hydrolyzed and calcined to obtain titanium dioxide.

The chloride process involves converting ilmenite to titanium tetrachloride by reacting it with chlorine and carbon, followed by oxidation of titanium tetrachloride to produce titanium dioxide.

Q: How do you identify ilmenite?

A: Ilmenite is a black metallic mineral occurring in tabular crystals or platy masses. It is found as an accessory mineral in many rocks, particularly gabbro and anorthosite.

Q: Is ilmenite magnetic?

A: No, ilmenite is not a strongly magnetic mineral. It is typically weakly magnetic, with some samples exhibiting only very weak magnetism. However, ilmenite can become more magnetic when intergrown with magnetite, a strongly magnetic iron oxide.

Q: Does ilmenite conduct electricity?

A: The various properties of ilmenite such as high density, paramagnetism and electrical conductivity have enabled the gravity separation, high-intensity magnetic separation (HIMS), electrostatic separation or a combination of all three to be conventional methods for processing of ilmenite ores.

Q: Is ilmenite flammable?

A: Non-flammable, non-combustible. Use suitable firefighting measures for the surrounding fire.

Q: Is ilmenite toxic to humans?

A: Non-toxic. There are no known hazards resulting from accidental ingestion of Ilmenite Sand as may occur during normal handling. Swallowing a large amount may result in irritation to the digestive system due to abrasiveness.