Iron pyrite already has myriad uses, from the production of sulfur compounds to an additive in several types of commercial glass. In the metals refining space, pyrite is prized for use in the refining of lead, where it is an essential component, and the removal of copper from that molten lead and associated slags.
Crucial to the identity of the refractory material itself is how it performs in elevated temperatures - but this isn’t the only area where a refractory needs to excel. Certain applications require elevated levels of compressive strength and specific porosity profiles.
Charcoal briquettes are the economical choice when it comes to domestic solid fuel - and are desirable from a manufacturing point of view too.
Pyrite is an up and coming material for the production of solar cells - with high efficiencies and low costs potentially making low carbon power generation cheaper and more widely attainable for consumers.
Addition of glass powders can increase production efficiency, cost and the quality of bricks and ceramic glazes.
A different kind of stored energy: far from the traditional application of anthracite as a fuel, it can be ground and incorporated into battery components such as anodes and casings.
Iron pyrite is an inexpensive and widely available material that finds use in iron production, affording interesting enhancements to process efficiency and final products.
Ground glass powder is the most common additive in the manufacture of rock/mineral wools for insulation products and other applications.
Anthracite-bentonite is a hardy combination for the removal of contaminants from spills and waste streams
Hematite and magnetite are mostly known as sources of iron, but an array of use cases are found when they’re used in soils.