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Calcined soda
Calcined soda is used as a raw material for producing ferrous and non-ferrous metals, in pulp and paper, glass and
chemical industries.
More information about calcined soda
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Grades |
First, second
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Standards |
GOST 10689-75
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Physicochemical
characteristics
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Name |
1 grade |
2 grade |
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Sodium carbonate mass fraction
(Na2CO3), mass %, at least |
98,5 |
91,5
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Potassium carbonate mass
fraction (K2СO3), mass %, max |
0,9 |
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Mass fraction of sulfur compound
in conversion to potassium
sulfate (K2SO4), mass %, max |
1 |
4,4 |
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Mass fraction of ferrum in
conversion to ferrum oxide
(Fe2O3), mass %, max |
0,005 |
0,008 |
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Mass fraction of insoluble
residue, mass. %, max |
0,1
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Mass fraction of potassium
chloride (КCl), mass %, max |
0,1
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0,1
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Packed density, g/cm3, at least |
0,8 |
1 |
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Producer
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Achinsk refinery |
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Packing |
Bulk, polypropylene and capron soft containers |
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Logistics |
Calcined soda in bulk is transported in hopper coaches,
packed in soft containers is transported in high sided wagons
and by motor and river transport
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Storage
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Calcined soda is stored in closed warehouse, should be kept
away from humidity. Special soft containers with calcined
soda can be stored outdoor. |
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Contacts |
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Aleksey Koryakov
E-mail: Aleksey.Koryakov@rusal.com
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Nikolay Dvoryadkin
E-mail: Nikolay.Dvoryadkin@rusal.com
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Potassium sulfate
Potassium sulfate is produced by RUSAL from nepheline ore. It is used as a potassium fertilizer to nourish plants
growing in open and protected grounds. It is also used in glass industry and alum production.
More information about potassium sulfate
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Appearance
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Microcrystallic non-caking powder of white, yellowish or
brownish colour |
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Physicochemical
characteristics |
Mass fraction on potassium in conversion to K2O, % – at
least 50,0
Mass fraction of chlorides in conversion to KCl, % – at most
0,8
Mass fraction of free alkalinity in conversion to NA2O, % –
at most 4,0
Mass fraction of water, % – at most 0,5
Friability, % – 100,0 |
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Standards |
TU 48-0114-66-91 |
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Producer
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Achinsk refinery |
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Packing |
Bulk |
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Storage |
Potassium sulfate is stored in closed warehouse and should
be kept away from humidity. Storage time is unlimited. |
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Contacts |
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Aleksey Koryakov
E-mail: Aleksey.Koryakov@rusal.com |
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Nikolay Dvoryadkin
E-mail:Nikolay.Dvoryadkin@rusal.com |
Fluorite briquettes (fluorspar)
Fluorspar in the form of fluorite briquettes is used to produce steel and iron. Fluorite briquettes, produced by RUSAL,
have standard form, stable dimensions, high resistance to mechanical pressure and low content of detrimental impurities.
More information about fluorite briquettes (fluorspar)
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Standards |
TU 48-15-29-91 |
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Physicochemical
characteristics |
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No |
Indicator |
Grades/indicator values |
ФБ-
70 |
ФБ-75А |
ФБ-75Б |
ФБ-80А |
ФБ-80Б |
ФБ-85А |
ФБ-85Б |
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1. |
Mass
fraction
of
calcium
fluoride
CaF2, %,
max |
70,0 |
75,0 |
80,0 |
85,0 |
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2. |
Mass
fraction
of silicon
dioxide
SiO2, %,
max |
20,0 |
13,5 |
12,0 |
9,5 |
8,0 |
7,0 |
5,5 |
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3. |
Mass
fraction
of
sulphur
S, %,
max |
0,3 |
0,25 |
0,4 |
0,2 |
0,35 |
0,2 |
0,35 |
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4. |
Mass
fraction
phosphor,
%,
max |
0,2 |
0,15 |
0,12 |
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5. |
Mass
fraction
of
humidity,%, max |
1,0 |
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Packing |
1000 kg soft containers
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Logistics |
Fluorite briquettes are transported in high sided wagons |
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Producer |
Yaroslavl ore mining company |
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Contacts |
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Aleksey Koryakov
E-mail: Aleksey.Koryakov@rusal.com |
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Nikolay Dvoryadkin
E-mail: Nikolay.Dvoryadkin@rusal.com |
Zinc concentrate
Zinc concentrate is used to produce zinc metal.
More information about zinc concentrate
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Grades
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КЦ-3, КЦ-4, КЦ-5 |
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Standards
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TU 48-6-117-90 |
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Physicochemical characteristics |
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Grade |
Mass fraction |
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Zinc, at least |
Indium, at least |
Infusions, at most |
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Ferrum |
Cilicon dioxide |
Cuprum |
Arsenic |
Potassium+
Sodium |
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КЦ-4 |
45,0 |
Not regulated |
12,0 |
5,0 |
3,0 |
0,5 |
0,08 |
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КЦ-5 |
40,0 |
Not regulated |
13,0 |
6,0 |
3,0 |
0,5 |
0,08 |
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КЦ-3 |
50,0 |
Not regulated |
9,0 |
4,0 |
2,0 |
0,3 |
0,08 |
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Packing
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Soft containers
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Logistics
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Zinc concentrate is shipped in open wagons |
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Producer
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Yaroslavl ore mining company |
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Contacts |
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Aleksey Koryakov
E-mail: Aleksey.Koryakov@rusal.com |
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Nikolay Dvoryadkin
E-mail: Nikolay.Dvoryadkin@rusal.com |
Sodium sulfate mixture
Sodium sulfate mixture is a cost-competitive substitute of sodium sulfate and calcined soda in glassware production.
More information about sodium sulfate mixture
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Standards
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ТУ 2612-182-55782863-2003 |
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Chemical
composition
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Влага: 8,5 – 12,5%
Al2O3: 1,6 – 1,9%
Na2O: 3,1 – 4,2%
Na2SO4: 68,0 – 75,0%
Na2CO3: 18,5 – 25,7%
Na2SO4/Na2CO3 = 3,2 – 4,1%
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Packing |
Bulk, big bags (1000 kg soft containers)
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Logistics
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Sodium sulfate mix is shipped in covered and open wagons
and in bulk in specialized rolling stock.
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Producers
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Bogoslovsk and Urals smelters |
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Contacts |
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Aleksey Koryakov
E-mail: Aleksey.Koryakov@rusal.com |
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Nikolay Dvoryadkin
E-mail: Nikolay.Dvoryadkin@rusal.com |