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Ferrosilicon appears metallic in color and has no powder or slag inclusion.

Generally, steel contains 0.15% - 0.35% silicon; structural steel contains 0.40% - 1.75% silicon; tool steel contains 0.30% - 1.80% silicon; spring steel contains 0.40% - 2.80% silicon; stainless acid-resistant steel contains 3.40% - 4.00% silicon; heat-resistant steel contains 1.00% - 3.00% silicon; silicon steel contains 2% - 3% or higher silicon. The silicon content in different steels is also different.

In the steelmaking industry, about 3 to 5 kg of ferrosilicon is consumed for every ton of steel produced, accounting for 75% of the total.