DURAMET is a magnetic ferro silicon produced in electric arc furnaces and subsequently milled to size ranges required. In addition, DURAMET contains aluminum and titanium which enhances its resistance to corrosion.
DURAMET is used in slurry density applications for heavy media separation and sink-float processes. DURAMET is an accepted medium for the gravity separation of minerals, aggregates and metals with a specific gravity of approximately 2.0 to 4.0.