Ilmenite is one of the primary minerals used in the production of titanium dioxide (TiO2), making it a key raw material in the pigment, ceramics, glass, welding electrode, and metallurgical industries.
In ceramics, it is used in glazes and coloring compounds to contribute to the coloring of products. In glass production, it enhances UV resistance and acts as a color balancing agent.
It is also a crucial source of titanium in metallurgical processes, providing strength in high-temperature applications.