Chromite Ore – Multi-Lab Verified – Afghanistan
Chromite (Chrome Ore)
Main parameter: Cr₂O₃ = 45.87% (SGS Pakistan, ISO method)
Supporting mineral chemistry (EDX, spot): Cr 53.08%, Fe 17.42%, Mg 11.96% (University of Peshawar – CRL)
Material form: Chrome ore / chromite (bulk ore for ferrochrome value chain)
Verification type: SGS chemical grade for Cr₂O₃ + EDX mineral composition confirmation
Laboratories referenced: SGS Pakistan and Centralized Resource Laboratory (CRL), University of Peshawar
Laboratory Information
Oxigen Lab, Istanbul
Laboratory: SGS Pakistan (Karachi)
Report number: PKS2332667
Sample: Chrome Ore
Sample form: PKS2332667.004
Client ID: TKV-390, TLB-852
Summary
This SGS report provides a direct commercial indicator for chromite trading: Cr₂O₃ grade. The reported result is 45.87% Cr₂O₃, which is a solid, market-relevant chrome ore grade (subject to confirmation of Cr:Fe ratio and impurities in a full chemistry sheet).
Lab Result
Chemical Composition
| Element | Symbol | Unit | Value (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromite | Cr₂O₃ | % | 45.87 |
Other notes
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Based on ISO 6331-1983 (E)
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Moisture result not available on this page
Economic Values
Main economic metal
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Cr₂O₃ 45.87% is within commonly traded chromite grades and is commercially meaningful for ferrochrome markets.
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The SGS page reports Cr₂O₃ only (and moisture listed as N.A.). For negotiation-grade specs, buyers typically also ask for:
Total Fe / Fe₂O₃ (to calculate Cr:Fe ratio)
SiO₂, Al₂O₃, MgO
P and S (penalty elements)
Moisture and size distribution
Market & Application
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Primary market use: ferrochrome production (stainless steel value chain).
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This SGS certificate is the correct type of document to show buyers because chromite is priced/assessed primarily by Cr₂O₃ and supporting spec parameters.
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Recommended next step for export readiness: add a full oxide chemistry sheet + Cr:Fe ratio and confirm moisture.
From the Mine
Laboratory Information
CRL EDX Report
(University of Peshawar, Pakistan)
Laboratory: Regional analytical laboratory (Iran)
Sample reference: zno% 21091402
Material: Zinc ore from our Afghan operation
Context: Mine-head / site sample composed of multiple subsamples
Number of highlighted subsamples: 2 (representative of typical ore quality)
Reported elements: Mg, Ni, Cd, Co, Mn, Cu, Fe, Ag, ZnO, Zn, PbO
Summary
This is a Microscopy / EDX report (Oxford Instruments) from the Centralized Resource Laboratory, University of Peshawar. EDX is excellent for confirming mineral chemistry and identity (e.g., chromite/spinel signature), but it is not the standard basis for bulk commercial pricing like Cr₂O₃ wet chemistry/XRF on composite samples.
Lab Result
Chemical Composition
| Element | Symbol | Unit | Value (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromite | Cr₂O₃ | % | 53.08 |
| Oxygen | O | % | 5.14 |
| Magnesium | Mg | % | 11.96 |
| Aluminium | Al | % | 6.43 |
| Silicon | Si | % | 5.21 |
| Sulfur | S | % | 0.24 |
| Calcium | Ca | % | 0.11 |
| Titanium | Ti | % | 0.42 |
| Iron | Fe | % | 17.42 |
Other notes
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Cr:Fe (by weight, indicative) ≈ 53.08 / 17.42 ≈ 3.05
Economic Values
Main economic metal
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The EDX shows a high chromium signal with meaningful Fe and Mg/Al/Si—consistent with a chromite/spinel-type mineral signature.
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This supports the geological credibility of the chromite material, but does not replace commercial assays because:
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EDX is usually a spot/area measurement on prepared powder,
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It does not directly report Cr₂O₃ grade used in trading,
It may not represent bulk stockpile averages.
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Market & Application
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Best use of this document on your website: supporting technical evidence (mineral identity / chemistry), placed after SGS.
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For buyers: “This confirms chromite-type chemistry; SGS provides the trade-grade Cr₂O₃ number.”
From the Mine
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