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Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade

Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade
Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade

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Product Details:
Place of Origin: China
Brand Name: ZHENAN
Certification: ISO9001:2015
Model Number: Silicon metal powder
Payment & Shipping Terms:
Minimum Order Quantity: Negotiable
Price: Negotiable
Packaging Details: 1MT big bag or as per customer request
Delivery Time: 7-10 work days after received the payment
Payment Terms: L/C,T/T,Western Union
Supply Ability: 2000MT/per Month

Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade

Description
Material: Silicon Metal Powder Molecular Formula: Silicon Metal Powder
Color: Dark Grey Metal Lustre: Dark Grey
Weight: 300g+/-50g, 7.5+/-0.5Kg, 15+/- 0.5kg Application: Steel Making
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Silicon Metal Powder for Steelmaking and Alloy Production High Efficiency Reducing Material Metallurgical Grade
Product Overview

Silicon Metal Powder is a finely processed form of industrial silicon metal produced through crushing and grinding processes. With controlled silicon content, particle size distribution, and impurity levels, it is widely used in steelmaking, aluminum alloy production, silicone chemical manufacturing, and other metallurgical applications.

Key Performance Factors
  • Silicon content
  • Particle size distribution
  • Iron (Fe), Aluminum (Al), and Calcium (Ca) impurity control
  • Application-specific requirements

Available particle sizes include 45 μm, 200 mesh, 325 mesh, and customized specifications to meet various industrial processing requirements.

What Is Silicon Metal Powder?

Silicon Metal Powder is a powder-form metallic silicon material obtained by grinding industrial silicon metal into fine particles. Unlike silica powder or silicon carbide powder, Silicon Metal Powder contains metallic silicon (Si) as the main component and is designed for applications requiring silicon addition, alloy formation, or chemical reactions.

Material Definition

Silicon Metal Powder IS:

  • Powder form of industrial silicon metal
  • Produced by crushing and grinding silicon metal
  • High silicon content metallic material
  • Used in metallurgical and chemical industries

Silicon Metal Powder IS NOT:

  • Silicon Carbide Powder (SiC): Ceramic compound for abrasives and refractories
  • Semiconductor Grade Silicon Powder: Ultra-high purity for electronic applications
  • Silica Powder (SiO₂): Silicon dioxide, not metallic silicon
  • Ferrosilicon Powder: Iron-silicon alloy with significant iron content
Chemical Composition
Element Typical Range
Silicon (Si) 98.0% min
Iron (Fe) ≤0.5%
Aluminum (Al) ≤0.5%
Calcium (Ca) ≤0.3%
Other impurities Controlled according to application requirements
Impurity Control Importance
  • Iron (Fe): Affects alloy purity and final material performance
  • Aluminum (Al): Maintains consistency in alloy manufacturing
  • Calcium (Ca): Influences reaction behavior and processing stability
Product Specifications
Grade Silicon Content Main Applications
Metallurgical Grade Si ≥98% Steelmaking, alloy production
Chemical Grade High Si content Silicone production
Customized Grade According to requirements Special industrial applications
Particle Size Options
Grade Particle Size Application
Fine Powder 45μm Chemical and alloy applications
200 Mesh Approx. 75μm Metallurgical applications
325 Mesh Approx. 45μm Fine reaction applications
Customized According to requirement Specific industrial processes
Industrial Applications
Steelmaking

Used in metallurgical processes where controlled silicon addition is required. Main functions include silicon alloying element, deoxidation material, and improving steel performance. In steel production, silicon reacts with oxygen to reduce oxide formation and helps improve steel cleanliness.

Aluminum Alloy Production

Silicon is an important alloying element in aluminum alloys. Silicon Metal Powder helps improve alloy strength, casting characteristics, and control silicon content during alloy production. Aluminum alloy producers focus on silicon purity, particle size consistency, and low Fe and Ca content.

Silicone Production

Important raw material in silicone chemical production. Fine particle size provides larger reaction surface area, improved mixing efficiency, and better reaction consistency. Applications include silicone polymer production, silicone rubber manufacturing, and silicone oil production.

Metallurgical Applications

Requires stable silicon content, controlled impurities, and suitable particle size. Used for silicon alloy manufacturing, alloy adjustment, and metallurgical reducing applications.

Material Comparison
Material Main Component Main Applications
Silicon Metal Powder Metallic Silicon (Si) Alloy, steelmaking, silicone production
Silicon Powder May refer to different silicon materials Requires clarification
Silicon Carbide Powder SiC compound Abrasive, refractory, ceramic applications
Selection Guidelines
1. Define Application
Application Key Requirement
Steelmaking Metallurgical grade silicon and suitable reactivity
Aluminum Alloy High Si content and low impurities
Silicone Production Fine particle size and stable composition
2. Check Chemical Composition
  • Si content
  • Fe content
  • Al content
  • Ca content
3. Confirm Particle Size

Particle size selection depends on reaction speed, mixing equipment, and production process requirements.

Quality Control and Testing
Chemical Analysis
  • Silicon content
  • Fe, Al, Ca levels
Particle Size Analysis
  • Mesh size verification
  • Micron distribution
  • Powder consistency
Documentation
  • COA (Certificate of Analysis)
  • Chemical analysis report
  • Inspection records
Packaging and Shipping
Packaging Application
25kg bags Standard industrial use
500kg-1000kg bags Bulk industrial applications
Customized packaging Customer requirements
Packaging Protection

Packaging should protect the powder from moisture, contamination, and transportation damage.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silicon Metal Powder used for?

Mainly used for steelmaking, aluminum alloy production, silicone manufacturing, and metallurgical applications where controlled silicon addition is required.

What is the silicon content of Silicon Metal Powder?

Industrial Silicon Metal Powder usually contains high silicon content, commonly Si ≥98%, with impurity levels controlled according to application requirements.

What particle sizes are available?

Common particle sizes include 45μm, 200 mesh, 325 mesh, and customized particle sizes.

What impurities affect quality?

The main controlled impurities are Iron (Fe), Aluminum (Al), and Calcium (Ca). These elements influence alloy quality, reaction performance, and final product consistency.

Difference between Silicon Metal Powder and Silicon Carbide Powder?

Silicon Metal Powder contains metallic silicon, while Silicon Carbide Powder is a silicon-carbon compound mainly used for abrasives and refractory applications.

Can particle size be customized?

Yes. Silicon Metal Powder particle size can be customized according to production requirements.

How is Silicon Metal Powder tested?

Testing normally includes chemical composition analysis, particle size distribution analysis, and batch quality inspection.

What packaging options are available?

Silicon Metal Powder can be supplied in 25kg bags, jumbo bags, and customized packaging.

Is Silicon Metal Powder suitable for steelmaking?

Yes. Metallurgical grade Silicon Metal Powder is used as a silicon addition material and reducing material in steelmaking processes.

What should buyers check before purchasing?

Buyers should check chemical composition, particle size, COA, packaging, and production consistency.

Contact Information:
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Contact Details
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Contact Person: Mr. xie

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