Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of

Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?

Aluminium

Copper

Iron

Titanium

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Ilmenite (FeTiO₃) and Rutile (TiO₂) are the most economically important minerals used for the production of Titanium metal and Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment. These minerals are found abundantly in heavy mineral sands, particularly along the coastal tracts of states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha in India.

– Ilmenite and Rutile are beach sand minerals.
– They are the primary source ores for the element Titanium.
– India possesses significant reserves of these minerals along its coasts.

Titanium is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and high melting point, making it valuable in aerospace, medical implants, chemicals, and other industries. Titanium dioxide is widely used as a white pigment in paints, plastics, and paper.

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