: : Ferrinov pigments

Production

Complex Ferrinov iron oxides come essentially from chemical elements volatilized during the melting of steel at around 1,600 °C in electric arc furnaces. Decontamination of dust and separation into different fractions are carried out through a hydrometallurgical process that isolates ferrites and magnetites from heavy metals. Recovered ferrites and magnetites constitute the majority of the original mass of dust. All the operations in the production of Ferrinov pigments are carried out in a safe, aqueous environment and require low energy input. The two types of pigments produced have uniform and reproducible characteristics.

The supply of raw materials for the Ferrinov pigment plant is assured through agreements with steel mills. The region of Sorel-Tracy in Canada is equipped with excellent infrastructures for transport by truck, rail, or sea. It is possible to access several sources of supply, and to deliver the finished products to any destination with ease.