Ferrosilicon is a common inoculant in the steelmaking industry and the cast iron industry.Ferrosilicon lumps(FeSi Size :50mm-100mm) are generally used in steel smelting, and ferrosilicon granules(FeSi size :2mm-6mm) are generally used in cast iron.
Characteristics of ferrosilicon：
Physical properties: Ferrosilicon appears gray and shiny. High hardness, relatively brittle
Chemical properties: Ferrosilicon inoculant has certain antioxidant and corrosion resistance, so it is usually used as an important alloy additive in steelmaking and cast iron.
Main uses of ferro silicon：
- As a raw material for the production of other ferroalloys.In addition to being an additive itself, ferrosilicon can also be combined with other alloys to form other alloy additives.
For example, ferrosilicon and magnesium metal can be processed together to make ferrosilicon magnesium spheroidizing agent, ferrosilicon and barium metal can be processed to make silicon-barium inoculant, ferrosilicon can be nitrided to produce ferrosilicon nitride, etc.
- Used in steelmaking. Ferrosilicon can be used as a deoxidizer and alloying agent in steelmaking, which can improve the strength, hardness and elasticity of steel.
- Used in cast iron. Ferrosilicon can improve the properties of cast iron and improve the quality of castings
Zhenxin Metallurgical Ferrosilicon specifications and chemical composition：
| Ferrosilicon code | Si | Mn | Cr | C | P | S |
| FeSi75A | 74.0-80.0 | ≤0.4 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.02 |
| FeSi75B | 72.0-80.0 | ≤0.4 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.02 |
| FeSi75C | 70.0-80.0 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.2 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.02 |
| FeSi65 | 65.0-72.0 | ≤0.6 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.2 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.02 |
Why Choose Ferrosilicon from Zhenxin Metallurgy?
1. Rich export experience. As the largest ferroalloy manufacturer in China, Zhenxin Metallurgy has rich export experience at home and abroad, with 15 years of export experience. Exported to South Africa, India, Türkiye, South Korea, Thailand and other places
2. Quality assurance. Zhenxin Metallurgy insists on giving priority to quality and impresses every customer with sincerity.
3. Complete after-sales and pre-sales services. Zhenxin Metallurgy has the most complete services. From pre-sales to after-sales to orders, there are professionals following up to give customers peace of mind.
4. Free samples. We provide product samples for customers to test.
5. Granular packaging can be customized. Granularity and packaging can be customized according to customer needs to meet customer needs.
Ferrosilicon prices rise in Chinese market：
On October 16, ferrosilicon prices showed a relatively stable trend with narrow range fluctuations. According to business news, the benchmark price of ferrosilicon on October 16 was 6,407.14 yuan/ton, an increase of 0.27% compared with the beginning of this month (6,390.00 yuan/ton on October 1). The main reasons for this price trend are as follows:
1. Cost:
Fluctuation in raw material prices: The production of ferrosilicon is inseparable from raw materials such as coke and blue charcoal. The recent increase in coke prices has increased the production cost of ferrosilicon. If the pressure of rising costs cannot be fully digested, manufacturers will tend to increase the selling price of ferrosilicon in order to ensure a certain profit margin, thus playing a certain supporting role in the price of ferrosilicon.
2. Supply and demand relationship:
• Relatively stable supply: The production situation of the ferrosilicon industry is relatively stable. In the absence of special circumstances such as large-scale production accidents, equipment maintenance or policy restrictions, the supply of ferrosilicon remains at a relatively stable level. After a period of market adjustment in the early stage, the release of industry production capacity was relatively rational, and there was no oversupply.
• Demand needs to be improved: From the demand side, although the steel industry is the main consumer area of ferrosilicon, the current demand growth in the steel industry is relatively slow. Recently, supply pressure in the steel market has rebounded too quickly, especially the increasing supply of building materials, which has brought certain pressure. However, demand is subject to the support of existing projects and the gradual entry of the off-season in the north, so the room for incremental growth is limited. This has limited the substantial growth in ferrosilicon demand to a certain extent, leaving little motivation for ferrosilicon prices to rise.