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