Trivias: Minerals And Their Industrial Uses Flashcards
Is used to increase the density of mud and soil, which creates a more safe and efficient drilling rig
Salt (NaCl)
Is used as a filler in producing paint and emulsions
Chalk (CaCO3)
Is used in industrial applications as abrasive and polishes
Silica (SiO2)
Is used in electronic circuits, semiconductors, and LEDs
Gallium (Ga)
Is used along with alloys to create batteries for storing grid power
Antimony (Sb)
Has excellent thermal resistance, are utilized as an insulator in a variety of electrical devices
Mica (KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)
Is used in oil refineries and as an alloy
Wulfenite (Pb(MoO4))
Is used in radiation, plumbing, and as a sound absorbed
Anglesite (PbSO4)
Is used in building construction products specifically products related to insulation
Perlite wet Sio2
Is used to recover iron, gold, copper, cobalt, and nickel
Pellets of pressed pyrite (FeS2)
Used in water treatment, electromagnetic shielding etc.
Tourmaline
Used in mercury refining, laser modulation crystal etc.
Cinnabar HgS
Filler in paints, rubbers and plastics; and in ceramics and refractory clays that can withstand high temperatures
Kaolin
Used as a carrier for chemicals and as filler material in the manufacture of paint and plastics
Diatomite
Used as additives to make heat-resistant bricks
Dolomite
Used for glassmaking
Anorthite
Is used in the production of refractory bricks because of its sheer strength and resistance to heat
Quartz sand
Is used to make high density mud for wells
Barite
Use to prevent two materials from sticking together
Talc
To manufacture wallboards that are used to cover walls and ceilings
Gypsum
Is the main constituent material in the airplane- making industry, electric industry, machinery and civil tool-making industry
Bauxite