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yes......however there are better examples of iron ores but ilmenite and rutile ARE iron ores.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBoth ilmenite and rutile have enough titanium in their composition to be considered titanium ore when found in large enough deposits.
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∙ 12y agoIlmenite contains iron, hence can be an iron ore. Rutile does not contain iron, and is not an iron ore.
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Is ilmenite and rutile are iron ores?
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Is ilmenite and rutile are ores of iron true or false?
True
What does ores contain?
1.Titanium 2.ilmenite 3.Rutile.
What is the name for titanium's ore?
The most common titanium ores are rutile and ilmenite. Though there are many more.
Why are ilmenite and rutile considered to be ores?
Both contain the useful metal titanium. Titanium can be refined from them profitably.
What element is obtained from ilmenite or rutile?
The element obtained from ilmenite and rutile is Titanium.
Why do manufacturers obtain titnium from rutile than from ilmenite?
Because with rutile they have to deal with much lower quantities of iron byproduct/waste.
Why are manufacturers more likely to obtain titanium from rutile than from ilmenite?
why are manufacturers more likly to obtain titanium from rutile then from ilmenite
What element does ilmenite and rutile come from?
Titanium
What has the author G W Elger written?
G. W Elger has written: 'Producing synthetic rutile from ilmenite by pyrometallurgy' -- subject(s): Rutile, Ilmenite
What mineral is titanium made from?
Rutile (TiO2) and ilmenite (FeTiO3).
What is the common form of the element titanium?
(Fe,Mg,Mn,Ti)O3, Ilmenite {mostly FeTiO3} and Titanium Dioxide, TiO2, Rutile. By the formulas, Ilmenite includes Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Titanium and Oxygen. Rutile is simpler and composed of Titanium and Oxygen (Oxidized Titanium, Titanium rust!)
