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Dolomite is a double carbonate of Magnesium and Calcium (CaCO3.MgCO3) Theoritically, it contains 21.7 MgO and 30.4 % CaO and the remaining being CO2. How ever in nature much variation takes place in the composition. It is sedimentary origin and is supposed to have been formed due to alteration of Calcium Carbonate sediments or rocks, by seawater rich in magnesia. |
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The various grades of Dolomite available are as under : |
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Typical Applications |
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It is consumed in steel plants for steel melting shop.
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It is used in glass industry . |
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It is widely used in paints as extender in water based paints like Emulsions, dry distempers, primers etc. |
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