IRON ORE – 58% Fe
Iron ore mainly consists of iron oxides like hematite and magnetite, with varying colors from dark brown to reddish-brown. It can be magnetic, especially magnetite, and is dense and hard with a high iron content ideal for smelting.
Main Application:
- Iron ore is primarily used to produce iron and steel, for usage in construction, manufacturing, and transportation.
- Steel made from iron ore is used in buildings, bridges, automotive parts, and machinery.
- Steel made from iron ore iIt is also crucial in rail and shipbuilding, as well as in home appliances like refrigerators and washing machines.s used in buildings, bridges, automotive parts, and machinery.
- Additionally, iron ore plays a role in the energy sector for heat-resistant machinery and is a key component in cement production.
Appearances:
- Dark brown to reddish-brown, dark grey (hematite) black (magnetite)
IRON ORE – 58% Fe
| Physical Properties: | |
|---|---|
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Chemical Name |
Magnetite (Fe3O4) |
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Chemical Formula |
Fe₂O₃ (hematite), Fe₃O₄ (magnetite) |
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Molecular Weight |
231.53 g/mol |
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Density |
5.0–7.0 g/cm³ (varies depending on the ore) |
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Brinell Hardness |
4 – 7 on the Mohs scale, depending on the type of iron ore. |
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Specific Gravity |
4.9–5.3 |
| Constituent | Specifications, % |
|---|---|
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Iron - Fe |
58% basis; 57% rejection |
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Silicon dioxide - SiO2 |
9.00% max |
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Aluminium oxide - Al2O3 |
1.00% max |
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Phosphorus - P |
0.09% max |
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Sulphur - S |
0.50% max |
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Moisture |
1.00% max |
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Sizing |
10 - 60mm, 90% min |
Packaging:
- Bulk
- Loose in containers