The ferroalloy industry is developing and changing rapidly. As a Chinese leading ferroalloy manufacturer, ZHENXIN has rich resources on marketing and price trending, production capacity and demand analytics, manufacturing technology development, and customer insights.
It’s ZHENXIN’s obligation to share this useful information so that the visitors and customers can understand the product and the market better.
This page shows a list of blog entries. These posts are written by ZHENXIN’s experts who’s been working in this industry for more than 10 years. They write and publish articles around the topics of ferroalloys every week.
All the contents are written originally and all the data in the post are quoted from either our laboratory or from third-party authoritative organizations. Please feel safe and free to share it with your friends or peers!
Ferrosilicon Market Trends and Supply Factors The recent ferrosilicon market trend is closely connected with the cost of raw materials used in smelting. Changes in coal and coke costs can directly affect production costs and supplier offers. Supply conditions are another important factor. Production maintenance and output adjustments at some plants can reduce spot availability. …
Recent Changes in the Silicon Metal Market Recent market data shows a relatively differentiated Silicon Metal market. Some commonly traded specifications have remained comparatively stable, while several grades in certain trading areas have experienced short-term adjustments. The differences between grades are particularly important for buyers. Specifications such as 553, 441, 421 and 3303 are not …
Ferromanganese Grades: High, Medium and Low Carbon FeMn Ferromanganese is commonly divided into high carbon, medium carbon and low carbon ferromanganese according to carbon content. The main difference between the three categories is the amount of carbon introduced together with manganese during alloy addition. High carbon ferromanganese generally contains about 7–8% C and is used …
Ferromanganese: Grades, Specifications, Production & Suppliers Read More »
What Are the Common Ferrochrome Specifications? Ferrochrome is commonly classified by carbon content, with low carbon, medium carbon and high carbon ferrochrome covering different steelmaking requirements. Typical ferrochrome specifications include: Ferrochrome Grade Cr C Max Si Max P Max S Max Size Low Carbon Ferrochrome 60% min 0.10% 2.0% 0.05% 0.05% 10–50 mm Medium Carbon …
How to Choose the Right OEM Ferrochrome Supplier? Read More »
Silicon Manganese, also known as SiMn, is a widely used ferroalloy in steelmaking. It provides manganese and silicon in a single alloy and is commonly used in carbon steel, low-alloy steel, structural steel, and other steel production applications. For steel mills, foundries, and ferroalloy distributors, choosing the right Silicon Manganese grade requires more than checking …
Silicon Manganese: Grades, Specifications, Uses and Buying Guide Read More »
What Is Ferrotitanium? Ferrotitanium (FeTi) is a ferroalloy mainly composed of titanium and iron. Titanium has a strong affinity for oxygen, nitrogen and carbon, making FeTi useful when controlled titanium addition is required during steel production. In steelmaking, ferrotitanium is commonly added during alloying or refining to introduce titanium into molten steel. The addition level …
Ferrotitanium: Grades, Uses and Production Methods Read More »
What Is Ferro Silicon Calcium Barium Alloy? Ferro Silicon Calcium Barium is a multi-component ferroalloy containing silicon, calcium and barium, mainly used in steelmaking as a deoxidizer, desulfurizer and inclusion modifier. The combination of Ca and Ba improves the treatment effect of molten steel. Compared with single-element deoxidizers, calcium and barium can work together with …
Ferro Silicon Calcium Barium Alloy for Steelmaking Read More »
Why Is Ferro Molybdenum Used in Steelmaking? Ferro Molybdenum is an important alloying material for producing alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel and other specialty steels. The main purpose is to introduce a controlled amount of molybdenum into molten steel. Molybdenum contributes to strength, hardenability, wear resistance and high-temperature performance. For steel grades used under …
Ferro Molybdenum: Grades, Specifications and Applications Read More »
What Is Low Carbon Ferrochrome? Low Carbon Ferrochrome is mainly composed of chromium and iron, with carbon maintained at a low level. The material provides an efficient source of chromium during alloying while helping steelmakers maintain the required carbon range. The grade designation normally reflects the approximate chromium level and maximum carbon content. For example, …
Low Carbon Ferrochrome: Grades, Uses and Selection Read More »
What Is Calcium Silicon? Grades and Specifications Calcium Silicon (CaSi) is a ferroalloy mainly used in steelmaking for deoxidation, desulfurization and inclusion modification. Calcium and silicon work together during secondary refining to help control oxygen, sulfur and non-metallic inclusions. Common Calcium Silicon grades include Ca31Si60, Ca28Si60, Ca24Si60, Ca20Si55 and Ca16Si55. The main difference is the …
Calcium Silicon: Specifications, Production and Supplier Guide Read More »
