FERRO SILICON

FERRO SILICON

The Ferro Silicon is an alloy which is abundantly used in the steel casting and steel manufacturing process. Depending on the processes, Ferro Silicon can be used as the de-oxidizing agent or as the reducing agent to produce low carbon alloys.

Specification High Carbon Ferro Chrome Low Carbon Ferro Chrome
Parameter Grade 1 Grade 2
Silicon (Si) 70 – 72 % 72 – 73 %
Aluminum (AI) 1.50% Max 1% Max
Carbon (C) 0.15% Max 0.12% Max
Phosphorous (P) 0.050% Max 0.050% Max
Sulphur (S) 0.050% Max 0.050% Max