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Sillimanite

Al₂SiO₅

Natural sillimanite supplied for high-alumina refractories, specialty ceramics, and high-temperature industrial applications.

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Overview

Sillimanite is the third naturally occurring Al₂SiO₅ polymorph, found in metamorphic rocks. It converts to mullite with controlled expansion behaviour and is used in high-alumina refractory bricks, steel industry refractories, specialty ceramics, and selected glass industry applications.

Source Details

Source Name

Sillimanite Supply Network

Region / Country

Multi-Origin, India / South Africa / Madagascar

Dispatch Ports

Mundra, Kandla, Durban

Sourcing Note

Available in raw and processed grades by Al₂O₃ content, grade purity, and application specification.

Quality Parameters

ParameterTypical Range / Content
Al₂O₃57–63%
SiO₂As per grade
Fe₂O₃As per grade
TiO₂On request
Grain SizeAs per application

* Final chemistry, sizing, and commercial grade are supplied subject to confirmed assay, origin, and buyer application.

Applications

High-Alumina Refractory Bricks

Manufacture of high-alumina bricks for steel, glass, and cement furnaces.

Steel Industry Refractories

Applied in tundish linings, ladle bricks, and steel plant refractory systems.

Specialty Ceramics

High-temperature ceramic bodies requiring stable alumino-silicate phase.

Industries Served

RefractoriesSteel & MetallurgyCeramicsGlass

Technical Documentation

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Commercial Details

Packaging Options

  • 1 MT jumbo bags
  • 25 kg bags

Export Availability

Containerized supply available

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