Cast Flourite Ore
Cast fluorite ore is a type of fluorite ore found in hydrothermal veins. It is a source of fluorine, which is used in various applications, including iron and steel, glass, and mining. Casting fluorite ore is also a source of uranium, a radioactive element. A report by Maia Research reveals that the global fluorite market reached $2,006.68 Million in 2022 and is expected to reach $2,213.74 Million by 2028.
Why buy Cast Fluorite ore from Commodity 1?
Fluorite casts from Nigeria often contain up to 95% fluorine. This makes it helpful in producing fluorinated compounds, such as hydrofluoric acid and fluorosilicic acid. Hydrofluoric acid is used in various applications, including steel, glass, and mining. Fluorosilicic acid is used to fluoridate drinking water and to produce fertilizers.
Commodity 1 provides Cast Fluorite directly from the mine site to the global market. There are no middlemen involved, only our staff on the ground. We strive to organize smooth and transparent transactions. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers.
Composition analysis of available Cast Fluorite ore:
The composition analysis of Cast Fluorite ore is tabulated below to let you evaluate the quality of our available vast fluorite and the quantity of fluorine in it.
| Component | Content (% by weight) |
| Fluorine | 95-97 |
| Calcium | 2.8-3.1 |
| Silicon | 0.01-0.03 |
| Iron | 0.01-0.03 |
| Aluminum | 0.01-0.03 |
| Other | 0.01-0.03 |
Cast Fluorite ore composition varies slightly based on the source and what region of Nigeria it is collected. We encourage buyers to ask for a free sample for their own composition analysis and evaluation of ready-to-ship material. Samples are free of cost but buyers should arrange with a courier service of their choice to pick up a free sample.
Packaging & Delivery
| Packaging Details: | LUMS | |
| Port: | Lagos Apapa Port, Nigeria | |
| Bags: | 50 kg | |
| Container: | 20 ft | |
| Lead time: | ||
| Quantity (metric tons) | 20 MT/Month | 200 MT/Month |
| Lead time (days) | 30 Days | 30 Days |
Physical characteristics of available Cast Fluorite ore:
| Characteristic | Description |
| Color | Varies widely, including purples, blues, greens, yellows, and color combinations. |
| Transparency | It can range from transparent to translucent to opaque. |
| Crystal Structure | Typically forms amorphous, irregular shapes rather than distinct geometric crystals. |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 4 (relatively soft, easily scratched by harder minerals). |
| Cleavage | Perfect octahedral cleavage, but may not be as evident in cast form. |
| Luster | Vitreous (glassy) to sub-vitreous. |
| Density | Varies, but usually around 3.0 to 3.3 g/cm³. |
| Streak | White or colorless. |
| Fluorescence | Some fluorite exhibits fluorescence under UV light. |
| Uses | Similar to other fluorite types, including metallurgy, ceramics, optics, and jewelry. |
Physical and chemical properties of Cast Fluorite:
| Property | Value |
| Chemical formula | CaF2 |
| Molecular weight | 78.07 g/mol |
| Density | 3.18 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 1,415 °C (2,581 °F) |
| Boiling point | 1,695 °C (3,083 °F) |
| Crystal structure | Cubic |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 4 |
| Cleavage | Four perfect cleavages |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellow, green, blue, purple |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Solubility in water | Negligible |
| Electrical conductivity | 2.76×106 S/m |
| Thermal conductivity | 1.3 W/(m·K) |
| Refractive index | 1.434 |
| Specific gravity | 3.18 |
Industrial use of Cast Fluorite
| Industry | Usage of Fluorite |
| Metallurgy | As a flux in steelmaking and aluminum production to lower melting points. |
| Chemical Industry | In the production of hydrofluoric acid, which is used in various processes. |
| Ceramic and Glassmaking | As a flux to reduce the melting temperature and improve transparency. |
| Optical Industry | For manufacturing lenses, prisms, and optical components. |
| Gem and Jewelry Industry | Fluorite with attractive colors is cut into gemstones and used in jewelry. |
| Electronics Industry | In the production of semiconductors and other electronic components. |
| Medical and Dental | As a source of fluorine in pharmaceuticals and dental products. |
| Environmental Applications | They are used in water treatment and air pollution control processes. |
| Metallurgical Testing | Fluorite can be used as a flux in metallurgical testing processes. |
| Metallurgy | As a flux in steelmaking and aluminum production to lower melting points. |
| Chemical Industry | In the production of hydrofluoric acid, which is used in various processes. |
| Ceramic and Glassmaking | As a flux to reduce the melting temperature and improve transparency. |
| Optical Industry | For manufacturing lenses, prisms, and optical components. |
| Gem and Jewelry Industry | Fluorite with attractive colors is cut into gemstones and used in jewelry. |
| Electronics Industry | In the production of semiconductors and other electronic components. |
| Medical and Dental | As a source of fluorine in pharmaceuticals and dental products. |
| Environmental Applications | They are used in water treatment and air pollution control processes. |
| Metallurgical Testing | Fluorite can be used as a flux in metallurgical testing processes. |
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