Sol-gel Abrasives

Introduction

Process consists of precursor Sol-Seeding-doping-gelation – flocculation – drying-crushing-sieving and sintering.


Industry classification

Refractory/ Ceramic Industry


Primary/Secondary

Primary


Product type

Industrial


Manufacturing

Chemical and thermo-mechanical


Process used : Primary

Primary/Secondary


Major machinery used

Ball mill humidity oven, Furnace, steam, Jackets, Driers, Peristaltic pump, Vacuum filter, Flocculator, Spray drier, tanks, Classification and air compressor


Status

Demonstrated at pilot scale

Year first Licensed : Not Licensed


Economic Information

Minimum Economic size 5 Ton/day
Optimum Investment Rs. 200 lakhs

Major Raw Materials Required

Processor, Seeding material and dopants


For further information please contact

Director,
Regional Research Laboratory (RRL)
Industrial Estate P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram- 695 019
Kerala, India