Product Uses
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Uses of Synrutile Austpac’s synrutile is rich in titanium dioxide (over 97% TiO2). TiO2 pigment is used in the manufacture of paints, plastics, paper, ink, rubber, textiles, cosmetics, leather and ceramics. It is also used in photovoltaic panels to increase solar cell efficiency, for the removal of airborne pollutants and in ‘self cleansing’ paints. About 94% of world TiO2 feedstock production is used to produce titanium dioxide pigment. The ultra high TiO2 content of Austpac’s synrutile also makes it suitable for the production of titanium metal. Titanium metal’s light weight, combined with great strength, corrosion resistance and high melting point make it ideal for use in aircraft engines, cars, sports equipment (golf clubs, tennis racquets and bicycle frames), and general industrial equipment. Currently, only 6% of the world’s titanium is used as metal. |
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Uses of Austpac Direct Reduced Iron Austpac’s synrutile process is the only one in the world to produce a second valuable co-product - Austpac Direct Reduced Iron (DRI). This material is widely used in steel production from ‘mini-mills’ (electric arc furnaces). The Austpac Direct Reduced Iron product may also be used in steel making foundries and cementation. |
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Uses of Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Austpac’s patented EARS system regenerates fresh hydrochloric acid from iron chloride solutions (both from its own process and liquid steel mill wastes). Fresh HCl is used to leach iron from ilmenite, for steel pickling and for swimming pool acidification. |
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