Fluorspar

Fluorspar

Metallurgical Grade Fluorspar, also referred to as ‘metspar’, calcium fluoride, fluorite or CaF2 is an essential raw material for steel producers, ceramics and chemical industries.

Fluorspar is divided into the following sub-categories depending on its CaF2 content:
- 25–30% -> Raw ore
- 75–82% -> Metallurgical grade
- 94–96% -> Ceramic grade
- 97% -> Acid grade

Metallurgical grade fluorspar is added as a fluxing agent to the melt to improve slag fluidity and to assist the passage of contaminants away from the molten metal. Fluorspar in general, also decreases the melting point for the raw iron ore referred to as temperature control and removes additional impurities such as sulfur and phosphorus.