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Ferrosilicon

Ferrosilicon

CAS Number: 8049-17-0

Molecular Formula: FeSi2

About Ferrosilicon

Ferro Silicon (CAS 8049-17-0) remains a fundamental deoxidizing and alloying agent in the United States metallurgical sector, where domestic steel producers and specialty foundries are increasingly sourcing high purity fine chemicals to enhance the structural integrity and corrosion resistance of high-strength, low-all...

Ferrosilicon Specifications

CAS Number
8049-17-0
Molecular Formula
FeSi2
IUPAC Name
silanidylidyneiron(1+)
Canonical SMILES
[Si-]#[Fe+]
InChI Key
KRMAWHGVFKZFFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/Fe.Si2/c;1-2
EINECS Number
617-104-5 (Iron-silicon alloy system)
MDL Number
MFCD00134015
HSN No
72022100
Melting Point (Experimental)
1360°C
Density (Experimental)
4.75 g/cm³
Hazard Classes and Categories
Water-react. 2 (100%)
GHS Hazard Statements
H261 (100%): In contact with water releases flammable gas
Precautionary Statement Codes
P231+P232, P280, P370+P378, P402+P404, and P501 Acute Tox. 3 (100%)

Steelmaking Industry

A deoxidizing and alloying agent used to remove excess oxygen from molten steel and improve the strength, hardness, and magnetic properties of electrical, stainless, and structural steels

Foundry Industry

An inoculant and nodulizer added to molten iron to promote graphitization and the formation of nodules for the production of gray and ductile cast iron

Mining and Mineral Processing

A heavy medium used in dense media separation (DMS) to separate valuable ores like diamonds, iron ore, and coal from waste rock based on specific gravity

Chemical Industry

A raw material used in the manufacture of silicon, silicones, semiconductors, and as a reducing agent in the Pidgeon process for magnesium production

Ferrosilicon FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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