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EXHIBIT D
<br /> TABLE D.(G).1 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COMMODITIES-2 of 3
<br /> Secondary Titanium Minerals (Fe,Ti)203 • Titanium Metal Production:The primary use of titanium minerals is in the production of titanium Yes
<br /> (ilmenite,euxenite, (Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta, metal,which is known for its high strength,light weight,and corrosion resistance Titanium
<br /> columbite and rutile) Ti 2)0 6 metal is used in aerospace applications for aircraft components and space vehicles,as well as
<br /> TiO2 in military equipment
<br /> • Pigments Titanium dioxide(T102)is widely used as a white pigment in paints,coatings,
<br /> plastics,and paper due to its high refractive index,which gives it excellent light-scattering
<br /> properties It provides whiteness and opacity to these products.
<br /> • Welding Rod Coatings Titanium minerals are used in welding rod coatings,where they help
<br /> stabilize the arc during welding and improve the properties of the weld
<br /> • Cosmetics and Sunscreens Titanium dioxide is used in cosmetics and sunscreens due to its
<br /> ability to scatter ultraviolet(UV)light,providing protection from the sun's harmful rays
<br /> • Aerospace and Defense Due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to extreme
<br /> temperatures,titanium is used in various aerospace and defense applications,including aircraft
<br /> frames,engines,and armor plating.
<br /> • Medical Devices.Titanium's bio-compatibility makes it suitable for medical implants,such as
<br /> hip and knee replacements,dental implants,and surgical instruments
<br /> • Desalination Plants.Titanium is used in desalination plants for its corrosion resistance,
<br /> particularly in parts exposed to seawater.
<br /> • Chemical Processing In chemical processing industries,titanium is used for equipment such as
<br /> heat exchangers,reactors,and piping systems,especially in environments that are corrosive or
<br /> involve high temperatures
<br /> • Automotive Applications.In high-end and performance vehicles,titanium is used for
<br /> components like exhaust systems and engine parts,leveraging its strength and light weight
<br /> Secondary Garnet ([Mg,Fe,Mn]3Al2(SiO4)3 • Abrasive Blasting Media.Garnet is widely used as an abrasive blasting material for surface No
<br /> preparation in industrial painting and coating applications.Its hardness and angular shape
<br /> make it effective for removing rust,paint,and other coatings from metal,wood,and other
<br /> surfaces
<br /> • Water-let Cutting.Garnet is a preferred abrasive for water-jet cutting machines,which use
<br /> high-pressure water and garnet abrasives to cut a wide variety of materials including metal,
<br /> stone,glass,and composites Its sharp edges and hardness allow for precise and efficient
<br /> cutting
<br /> • Abrasive Powders.Garnet is ground into powders that are used as abrasives in sandpaper for
<br /> woodworking and automotive industries It's used for finishing and polishing purposes due to its
<br /> effectiveness in smoothing surfaces
<br /> • Filter Media.Garnet is used as a filtration media for both water and air filtration.Its chemical
<br /> stability and high specific gravity make it effective in filtering out contaminants.
<br /> • Water-jet Looms In textile industries,garnet is used in water-jet looms for the efficient and
<br /> precise cutting of fabrics
<br /> • Surface Preparation in Petrochemical Industries Garnet is used for blast cleaning surfaces in
<br /> the petrochemical industry,preparing them for painting or coating.
<br /> • Grinding Media In some applications,garnet is used as a grinding media.Its hardness makes it
<br /> suitable for grinding and sharpening metals Abrasive materials
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