High carbon ferrochrome
The bulk grade of ferrochrome and the cheapest way to put chromium into steel, carrying the carbon the smelting route leaves behind. It is the mainstay of stainless production.
- Grade / purity
- Cr 63% min, C 6.0 to 8.5%
Applications
Manufacturing of tool steel and high-alloy steels
Improving corrosion and wear resistance in steels
Heat- and pressure-resistant cast irons
Automotive, oil and gas, and heavy industrial equipment industries
Specification
| Cr | C | Si | P | S | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 % min | 6.0 – 8.5 % | 1.0 – 1.5 % | 0.03 % max | 0.03 % max | Balance |
