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 Manganese Ore
IBCMI # 126
- used in steel alloys so as to increase favorable characteristics such as strength, hardness and durability.
- also used to color glass an amethyst color
- makes steel harder when alloyed together; it has similar applications when alloyed with aluminum and copper
| Parameter |
Specifications |
| Manganese (Mn), % |
51.3 |
| Iron (Fe), % |
3.7 |
| Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3), % |
0.89 |
| Titanium Oxide (TiO2), % |
ND |
| Phosphorus (P), % |
0.08 |
| Sulfur (S), % |
0.07 |
| Silicon Oxide (SiO2), % |
6.8 |
| Moisture, % |
0.68 |
 Iron Ore
IBCMI # 127
- raw material used to make pig iron, one of the main raw material for steel production
| Parameter |
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| Chemical (Dry Basis) |
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| Iron (Fe) |
62.00% Basis
61.00% Min
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| Silicon Oxide (SiO2) |
4.00% Max |
| Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) |
4.00% Max |
| Sulfur (S) |
0.07% Max |
| Phosphorus (P) |
0.04% Max |
| Moisture |
8.00% Max |
| Physical (size)(Natural Basis) |
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| Below 10mm |
90.00% Min |
| Above 10mm |
10.00% Max |
| Below 150 Mesh |
30.00% Max |
Free Moisture at
105Deg Centigrade |
8.0% Max |
 Chromite Ore
IBCMI # 128
- most important ore of chromium from which it derives its name; chromium is an important metal with a wide range of industrial uses that includes the production of ferro-chromium for metallurgical applications, refractories and foundry sand.
- key ingredient in high value stainless steel production due to its corrosion resistant properties, which gives the alloy its unique characteristics.
| Parameter |
Specifications |
| Chromium Oxide (Cr2O3), % |
55.8 |
| Cr/Fe Ratio |
3.7 |
| Iron (Fe), % |
10.3 |
| Calcium Oxide (CaO), % |
0.25 |
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO), % |
14.6 |
| Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3), % |
8.2 |
| Silicon Oxide (SiO2), % |
1.8 |
| Phosphorus (P), % |
0.016 |
| Sulfur (S), % |
0.014 |
| Moisture, % |
0.16 |
 Steam Coal
IBCMI # 125
- coal suitable for use under steam boiler
- fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the carboniferous period
| Parameter |
Specifications |
Gross Calorific Value
(air dried basis, ASTM D2015) |
9,292 BTU/LB
(/ 1.8 is 5,162.22 kcal)
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Proximate Analysis
(air-dried basis, ASTM D3172) |
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| Residual Moisture
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13.58% |
| Ash |
10.75% |
| Volatile Combustible Matter |
38.57% |
| Fixed Carbon |
37.10% |
Total Sulfur
(air-dried basis, ASTM D3177) |
0.47% |
Total Moisture
(as-received basis, ASTM D3302) |
26.48% |
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