Reade Advanced Materials Iron Chromite (FeO·Cr 2 O 3 )

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Reade Advanced Materials Iron Chromite (FeO·Cr₂O₃)
Categories:	Ceramic; Oxide
Material Notes:	A key source of chromium. The general specification is: SFSA 16T-67. A source of chromium metal, chromium chemicals, pigment, refractory mortars, and used as foundry sand. Information provided by Reade Advanced Materials.
Key Words:	FeO·Cr2O3, Chrome iron ore, chrome ore, chromite sand, chromite flour
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Specific Gravity	4.30 - 4.50 g/cc
Bulk Density	2.48 - 2.64 g/cc

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Mohs	5.5 - 7.0

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	3200 - 3652 °F	Fusion Point

Component Elements Properties	Original Value	Comments
Al2O3	15 %	Typical Chemistry
Cr2O3	46 - 47 %	Typical Chemistry
FeO	24.5 %	Typical Chemistry
MgO	9.5 %	Typical Chemistry
SiO2	0.7 - 1 %	Typical Chemistry

Descriptive Properties
Color	black
Crystal Structure	hexagonal

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