Ilmenite

Manufacturing

Ilmenite sand is used in the manufacturing of metal components that require durability at a lighter weight.

Use cases for Ilmenite sand include the downstream manufacturing of aircraft engine parts, in sporting equipment such as bike frames, and in the medical sector for the fabrication of artificial joints.

This specialty mineral is often combined with titanium where creating a high-performance alloy is a priority. Unlike magnetite, which it closely resembles, ilmenite sand is only ever weakly magnetic.