Characterization of electrical behavior in modified ilmenite

Naturally-occurring Ilmenite ore is usually a mixture of Ilmenite (FeTiO3) and hematite (Fe2O3). Synthesized solid solutions of Ilmenite and hematite are known to have interesting magnetic and electric properties. In the present study we report that naturally occurring Ilmenite sintered with titanium dioxide also has low electrical resistivity and can be a natural resource for applications as electronic materials as envisaged for the system Ilmenite-hematite.