Ferrosilicon Use In Steel Industry High Carbon Low Aluminum For Smelting Process
In the steel industry, ferrosilicon with high carbon and low aluminum content is strategically used in smelting processes to meet specific metallurgical targets. The elevated carbon level can assist in maintaining furnace temperature and influencing reduction reactions, while low aluminum minimizes undesirable side effects such as excessive slag foaming or refractory attack. This variant is especially useful in preliminary smelting stages or in producing certain alloy steels where controlled carbon introduction is beneficial. Silicon still performs its primary role of deoxidizing and alloying, but the unique chemistry allows tailored process control. The low aluminum content helps preserve refractory linings and reduces aluminum-induced inclusions, contributing to cleaner steel. Smelting operators appreciate this type of ferrosilicon for its ability to fine-tune bath chemistry economically. It supports efficient recovery of valuable elements and aids in slag formation that captures impurities. Such customized ferrosilicon grades demonstrate the material's adaptability to varied process requirements in modern steelmaking.
Specifications Ferro Silicon
| Brand |
Chemical Composition (%) |
Si% |
Al% |
Ca% |
P% |
S% |
C% |
Fe% |
|
≥ |
≤ |
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| FeSi75 |
75 |
1.5 |
1 |
0.035 |
0.02 |
0.2 |
Balance |
| FeSi72 |
72 |
1.5 |
1 |
0.04 |
0.02 |
0.2 |
Balance |
| FeSi70 |
70 |
1.5 |
1 |
0.04 |
0.02 |
0.2 |
Balance |
| FeSi65 |
65 |
2 |
1 |
0.04 |
0.02 |
0.2 |
Balance |
Size: 10-50mm, 0-3mm, 1-3mm, 0-10mm or as your requirement or according to customers' requirements;
Available sizes: 0-1mm, 1-3mm, 3-10mm, 300mesh
Packing & Delivery
Packing: 25Kg/bag, 1MT/bag or as your requirements.
Remark: chemical composition and size can be optimized by the customers' requirements.
FAQ
Q: How you can control your quality?
A: For each production processing, we have complete QC system for the chemical composition and Physical properties. After production, all the goods will be tested, and the quality certificate will be shipped along with goods.
Q: What's your delivery time?
A: It usually needs about 20-45 days after receiving the deposit.
Q: Do you provide free samples?
A: Yes, we can provide a free sample for testing, If we have sample in stock. The quantity based on the material type, The buyer should bear all the shipping costs.