크롬 원광 (Chromite Ore)
고품위 야금용 럼프광 및 내화물용 크롬광
Quick Answer
What is Pakistan 크롬 원광 (Chromite Ore)? 크롬 원광 (Chromite Ore) sourced from Pakistan is a high-grade industrial mineral known for its premium quality, specifically 고품위 야금용 럼프광 및 내화물용 크롬광. Indus Minerals exports this material in bulk via Karachi Port to markets including China, South Korea, Japan, UAE, Oman.
파키스탄 무슬림바그(Muslim Bagh) 및 KPK 광산 지대에서 직접 조달한 프리미엄 크롬 럼프 원광입니다. 스테인리스강 제조용 고탄소 페로크롬 제련 및 특수 합금 생산에 이상적인 화학적 Cr:Fe 비율을 보유하고 있습니다.
Infrastructure Milestone설비 시운전 가동 중
KPK 크롬 선광 플랜트 (월 2,000 MT 처리 역량)
인더스 미네랄스는 파키스탄 카이베르파크툰크와(KPK)에 최신 중력 선광 플랜트를 건설 중입니다. 현지 원광석을 엄격히 선광하여 페로크롬 제련소 맞춤형 표준 야금용 고품위 정광(Cr₂O₃ 38%~44%)을 생산·공급합니다.
크롬 선광 플랜트 상세 제원 및 장기 인수 계약(Off-take) 안내 →시장 분석 및 광물 조달 가이드
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핵심 요약: 크롬 원광 (Chromite Ore) (파키스탄산)
주요 산업 용도: 주요 활용 분야: china, south-korea, japan, uae, oman (전 세계 주요 산업군)
핵심 경쟁력: 고품위 야금용 럼프광 및 내화물용 크롬광. 파키스탄 프리미엄 광구에서 직접 채굴 및 엄격한 선광 거침.
물류 및 운송 조건: 카라치 항구를 통한 FOB / CIF 대량 벌크 선적 항시 가능.
품질 보증 체계: 선적 전 국제 공인 검사기관(SGS / Alex Stewart)의 엄격한 성분 검수 필.
파키스탄산 화학적 조성 규격: 크롬 원광 (Chromite Ore)?
파키스탄 원산지 표준 기준 범위 (세부 사양은 계약서에 명시).
| 검사항목 | 품위 및 규격 범위 |
|---|---|
| Cr2O3 Content | 30% - 42% min |
| Cr:Fe Ratio | 2.4:1 - 2.8:1 |
| SiO2 | 12% max |
| Al2O3 | 14% max |
| MgO | 18% max |
| Size (Lumpy) | 10mm - 150mm (90% min) |
| Size (Fines) | 0mm - 10mm |
| Moisture | 1% max |
| Moisture | 1.0% max (Free Moisture) |
| Packaging / Payload | Bulk in 20ft HD Lined FCL (27-28 MT) or 1.25 MT Jumbo Bags |
상업적 거래 및 계약 특기사항
최소 발주 수량(MOQ): 100 MT. 카라치항(Karachi Port) 선적 기준 FOB 또는 CIF 조건 가능. SGS 사전 검수 완료 증명서 제공.
품질 보증 및 글로벌 무역 규정 준수
제3자 공인 검사기관 입회 검수
선적항(카라치)에서 SGS, Alex Stewart 등 공인 기관의 전수 샘플링 및 검증.
광산-항만 전 과정 추적성
광산 채굴부터 최종 수출 통관까지 투명한 서류 및 원산지 보증.
국제 수출 규정 완벽 준수
국제 통관, 환경 규제, 화학 물질 등록 기준 철저 준수.
안정적 정기 공급 역량
체계적인 내륙 운송망과 공급망 관리를 통한 장기 계약 안정 납기.
자주 묻는 질문 (FAQ)
Why is Muslim Bagh Chromite highly rated for smelters?
Muslim Bagh Chromite from Balochistan is highly rated by international smelters for its excellent Chromium-to-Iron (Cr:Fe) ratio, which often exceeds 2.5:1, making it highly efficient for ferrochrome and stainless steel production.
Where is chromite found in Pakistan?
The primary and highest-grade chromite deposits are located in Balochistan, specifically in the Muslim Bagh, Zhob, and Khuzdar districts. Chromite in Pakistan is also found in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Overall, the chromite ore Pakistan offers is globally recognized for its high quality.
What is your processing infrastructure and beneficiation roadmap?
In addition to our primary lump sorting operations in Balochistan, Indus Minerals is actively commissioning a modern Chromite Beneficiation Plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) with a monthly design capacity of 2,000 MT. The plant utilizes indigenous KPK feed ore to produce upgraded metallurgical grade chromite concentrate engineered specifically for ferrochrome smelters.
How is quality and grade assay verified before vessel loading?
Every export lot is sampled directly at our Karachi warehouse and container stuffing terminal by internationally accredited inspection agencies—typically SGS, Alfred H. Knight (AHK), or Intertek. Final Commercial Invoices and Letters of Credit (L/C) are settled strictly against the independent Certificate of Sampling and Analysis (COA).
What are the standard shipping terms and container payloads?
Standard export is executed in 20ft heavy-duty sea containers lined with industrial polyethylene, carrying 27 to 28 Metric Tons per container. We execute contracts under Incoterms 2020 including FOB Karachi Port / Port Qasim and CFR / CIF to major hubs including Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Busan, and Jebel Ali.
원산지
발로치스탄 및 KPK
선적항
카라치항 / 카심항
컨테이너 적재 용량
27 - 28 MT / 20피트 FCL
품질 검수
SGS / AHK 공인 인증
Industrial Processing Expansion
Under Active Commissioning Dedicated Mineral Processing Infrastructure
Chromite Beneficiation Plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
Indus Minerals is in the process of setting up and commissioning a dedicated Chromite Beneficiation Plant in KPK. Utilizing indigenous run-of-mine feed ore from KPK deposits, this gravity-separation processing facility is engineered to grade up domestic feed ore into standard metallurgical grade chromite concentrate (38%–44% Cr₂O₃, with exact assay confirmed post-commissioning) tailored specifically for high-carbon ferrochrome (HC FeCr) smelters and alloy producers worldwide.
Design Capacity
2,000 MT / Month
High-volume monthly concentrate output
Feed Ore Origin
Indigenous KPK Feed Ore
Direct regional mine-to-plant supply chain
Target Finished Grade
Standard Metallurgical Grade
Target 38% – 44% Cr₂O₃ (Assay certified post-commissioning)
Primary End-Use Industry
Ferrochrome (FeCr) Smelters
Optimal furnace recovery & energy efficiency
Forward Off-Take Inquiries
With commissioning actively underway, Indus Minerals welcomes advance off-take discussions, technical grade alignments, and forward annual allocation arrangements with global ferrochrome smelters.
Certified Export Assays
Chromite Typical Analysis & Export Grade Matrix
Mined in Muslim Bagh, Balochistan. Verified by independent laboratory assay (Karachi Port).
Select Commercial Grade to Inspect Assay Specifications:
40% - 42% Premium Metallurgical Lumpy
Target Application: High-Carbon Ferrochrome (HC FeCr) & Stainless Steel Submerged Arc Furnaces
| Assay Parameter | Typical Range | Guaranteed Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium Trioxide (Cr₂O₃) | 40.0% - 42.5% (Basis 40%) | 40% Minimum |
| Chromium-to-Iron Ratio (Cr:Fe) | 2.6:1 - 2.8:1 min | 2.4:1 Rejection |
| Silica (SiO₂) | 8.5% - 10.0% max | Max as stated |
| Alumina (Al₂O₃) | 11.5% - 13.0% max | Max as stated |
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO) | 15.0% - 17.0% max | Standard range |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.005% max | Ultra-low smelting limit |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.010% max | Ultra-low furnace limit |
| Physical Sizing | 10mm - 150mm (90% min) | Screened |
| Free Moisture | 1.0% max | Determined at 105°C |
Why Pakistani Muslim Bagh Chromite Smelts Faster
High Cr:Fe Ratio (2.6:1 - 2.8:1 min): Minimizes iron dilution in the molten bath, allowing stainless steel and ferrochrome producers to achieve higher chromium recovery with lower electrical power consumption per ton.
Negligible Trace Harmfuls: With Phosphorus restricted below 0.005% and Sulfur below 0.010%, Pakistani chromite eliminates the risk of hot-shortness and brittle defects in high-tensile austenitic stainless steels.
Natural High Refractoriness: Balanced MgO and Al₂O₃ content yields refractory bonding suitable for cement rotary kiln linings and ladles up to 1,750°C.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
SGS / Alfred H. Knight Certified
Quality Assurance & Export Compliance
Independent Pre-Shipment Inspection (SGS / AHK / Intertek)
To protect international buyers and comply with Letter of Credit (L/C) requirements, every bulk export consignment undergoes mandatory four-stage inspection at our Karachi Port facility before vessel dispatch.
01
Stockpile Sampling
Composite random sampling across every 100 MT sub-lot at our Karachi industrial storage yard strictly following ISO 6153 standards.
02
Laboratory Assay
XRF analysis and wet chemical titration for Cr₂O₃, FeO, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, P, and S performed by accredited SGS or AHK labs in Karachi.
03
Stuffing Supervision
Tare & gross weighing on calibrated weighbridges, moisture determination at time of loading, and container cleanliness inspection.
04
Sealing & Release
Tamper-proof high-security container bolt seals applied. Independent Certificate of Quality & Weight released for bank negotiation.
Instant Procurement Estimator
Calculate Payload & Generate Chromite RFQ
Configure your desired grade, volume, and destination port. Our system automatically estimates container requirements, typical transit windows, and prepares a direct RFQ for our export desk.
Loading Terminal:Karachi Port (KPT) / Port Qasim (PQ)
Standard Container Type:20ft Heavy-Duty Sea Container
Monthly Supply Capacity:10,000 MT / Month
Estimated Containers
19 x 20ft FCL
Total Weight
500 MT
Est. Ocean Transit
14 - 28 Days (from Karachi)
Product Selection Guide
Comparing Lumpy Chromite Ore vs. Beneficiated Chromite Concentrate
Choosing between lump ore and fine concentrate depends on furnace design, reduction technology, and end-product chemistry.
| Feature | Metallurgical Lumpy Ore | Beneficiated Concentrate |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Form | Hard, dense irregular lumps (10mm - 150mm) | Fine, crystalline black sand (0mm - 1.0mm, AFS 45-55) |
| Cr₂O₃ Purity Range | 30% to 42%+ (Run-of-mine hand sorted) | 48% to 52%+ (Gravity separated) |
| Silica (SiO₂) Level | 8.0% - 12.0% max (Natural gangue) | Ultra-Low (3.5% - 6.0% max) |
| Primary Industrial Applications | Submerged Arc Furnaces (SAF) for High-Carbon Ferrochrome (HC FeCr), charge chrome, and direct stainless steel smelting without agglomeration. | Direct feedstock for Refractory Magnesite-Chrome bricks, foundry casting sands, chemical synthesis (Sodium Dichromate), and pelletized ferrochrome. |
| Handling & Container Stuffing | Loaded loose in lined 20ft containers (27-28 MT/FCL) or heavy jumbo bags. | Exported in 1.25 - 1.5 MT UV-stabilized Big Bags with internal moisture barrier liners. |