CHROMITE (SPHERICHROME™)(CHROMITE “ROUND GRAIN” RG)

ORC produces two foundry chromite products, SpheriChrome™ and Chromite RG (Round Grain).  Both products are found naturally in the ground as sand from ancient beach deposits; therefore, no crushing is required to produce ORC’s chromite.  SpheriChrome™ and Chromite RG exhibit unique characteristics due to rounded grain structure, narrow particle size distribution, and the elimination of fines.  This combination results in a higher heat transfer rate, improved core and mold strengths, and the potential for lower binder addition, which in turn produces less binder emissions and smoke. SpheriChrome™ is also a cost effective replacement for zircon that is used in foundry sand applications.  Oregon Resources Corporation is the only producer of chromite in the United States.

	More Information about SpheriChrome™:
	SpheriChrome Tech Data Sheet MSDS Sheet Spherichrome Presentation	SpheriChrome in the News Typical COA Contact for more Information
	More Information about Chromite RG:
	Chromite RG Tech Data Sheet MSDS Sheet	Contact for more information

ZIRCON

The zircon sands produced at ORC are a round grain product that can be used in refractory bricks and as foundry sand due to its superior heat resistant characteristics (high melting point). It is typically used in specialized applications such as glass making, large cross section steel castings, and investment casting. Zircon is also suited for ceramic tile glazing.

	More Information about ORC’s Zircon:
	Zircon Tech Data Sheet MSDS Sheet	Typical COA Contact for more Information

GARNET

Garnet is emerging as a favorable alternative to silica aggregates.  ORC’s garnet is a silica-free medium which can be used for sand blasting and water jet cutting applications.  When mixed with water, garnet can cut through metals such as steel.  Garnet is also used as a water filtration and glass polishing media.

	More Information about ORC’s Garnet:
	Tech Data Sheet MSDS Sheet	Typical COA Contact for more Information

HIGH IRON ILMENITE

The high iron Ilmenite contains around 30% TiO₂ and 50% Fe₂O₃.  This product has been utilized successfully as an anti-veining additive for foundries utilizing silica sand as their molding medium.  The high iron ilmenite may also be roasted in a kiln and refined to produce titanium dioxide, which then can be used for paints or refined to produce titanium alloys.

	More Information about ORC’s High Fe Ilmenite:
	Hi Fe Ilmenite Tech Data Sheet MSDS Sheet	Typical COA Contact for more Information