Ferro silicon
The standard deoxidiser of steelmaking, and the way silicon is added to cast iron. It is also the reducing agent in the magnesium process.
- Grade / purity
- Si 75 to 90%
Applications
Gray and ductile cast iron production
Production of heat-resistant steels
Magnesium and other metal reduction processes
Specification
| Si | C | P | S | Al | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 – 90 % | 0.2 % max | 0.03 % max | 0.02 % max | 1.50 – 2.50 % | Balance |
