Description

Slags, Nickel-Refining is a by-product material generated during the pyrometallurgical refining of nickel. This material matters as a critical secondary resource for metal recovery and as a valuable raw material in construction and industrial applications. It is primarily needed by industries involved in metallurgy, construction, and abrasives manufacturing, where its specific mineralogical composition offers functional and economic benefits.

Application

• Secondary Metal Recovery: As a source for recovering residual nickel, cobalt, copper, and other valuable metals through further processing.
• Construction Aggregate: Used in road base construction, concrete aggregates, and railway ballast due to its hardness and durability.
• Abrasive Media: Processed into grit for sandblasting and surface preparation in industrial cleaning.
• Cement and Clinker Production: Serves as a mineral additive or raw material feed in cement kilns.
• Landfill Construction and Daily Cover: Utilized as an engineered material in waste management infrastructure.
• Soil Amendment and Stabilization: Applied in specific geotechnical engineering projects to modify soil properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Slags, Nickel-Refining
CAS No.	121053-33-6
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Complex inorganic mixture)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable
Synonyms	Nickel Slag; Nickel Refining Slag; Ferronickel Slag; Nickel Smelter Slag; Converter Slag (Nickel); Slag from primary nickel production; Nickel-bearing slag; Pyrometallurgical nickel slag
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Slags, Nickel-Refining is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is assessed against key physical and chemical parameters relevant to its intended industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing composition, particle size distribution, and other critical specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area at ambient temperature (15-25°C). As an inorganic solid, it is generally stable but should be protected from excessive moisture to prevent caking. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Granular or lumpy solid, dark grey to black
Nickel (Ni) Content	Variable, contact for specific grade
Iron (Fe) Content	Variable, contact for specific grade
Silica (SiO₂) Content	Variable, contact for specific grade
Particle Size Distribution	Customizable (e.g., 0-10mm, 10-50mm)
Bulk Density	Contact for details
Moisture Content	< 2.0% (typical)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.