Why Choose Our Ferrosilicon 72?
✓ High Silicon Content
Approximately 72% silicon content ensures excellent deoxidation performance and stable metallurgical results.
✓ Low Impurity Levels
Strict quality control guarantees low phosphorus, sulfur, and carbon content, helping produce cleaner steel and high-quality castings.
✓ Consistent Quality
Advanced production processes and rigorous testing ensure stable chemical composition in every batch.
✓ Customized Sizes Available
Different particle sizes and specifications can be supplied according to customer requirements.
✓ Global Export Experience
Professional packaging, fast delivery, and complete export documentation support international customers worldwide.
Technical Specifications Of Ferrosilicon 72
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Silicon (Si) | ≥72% |
| Carbon (C) | ≤0.20% |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤0.02% |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤0.04% |
| Aluminum (Al) | ≤2.0% |
| Density | 6.7-7.0 g/cm³ |
| Appearance | Silver Gray Metallic Alloy |
Available Sizes
Standard Sizes
0-3 mm
1-3 mm
3-10 mm
10-50 mm
10-100 mm
50-100 mm
100-300 mm
Customized Sizes Available
Particle sizes can be customized according to steelmaking, foundry, or metallurgical production requirements.
Product Overview
Ferrosilicon 72 (FeSi 72) is a ferroalloy containing approximately 72% silicon and balance iron, produced through high-temperature smelting of silica and coke in electric arc furnaces. As one of the most widely used ferroalloys in the metallurgical industry, FeSi 72 plays a critical role as a deoxidizer, inoculant, reducing agent, and alloy additive.
Due to its excellent deoxidation ability, stable chemical composition, and cost-effective performance, Ferrosilicon 72 is extensively used in steelmaking, foundry casting, welding consumables, ferroalloy production, and other metallurgical processes. It helps improve steel cleanliness, optimize casting structures, reduce defects, and enhance the mechanical properties of final products.
As a professional Ferrosilicon 72 manufacturer and supplier, we provide consistent quality products, customized particle sizes, competitive pricing, and reliable global logistics solutions to customers worldwide.
Applications of Ferrosilicon 72
Steelmaking Industry
Ferrosilicon 72 for Steel Deoxidation
Ferrosilicon 72 is one of the most commonly used deoxidizers in steelmaking. During the refining process, silicon reacts with dissolved oxygen in molten steel to form stable oxides, reducing oxygen content and improving steel cleanliness.
Benefits include:
Improved steel purity
Reduced oxide inclusions
Enhanced mechanical properties
Better weldability
Increased production efficiency
Applications:
Carbon Steel Production
Alloy Steel Manufacturing
Structural Steel Production
Stainless Steel Production
Continuous Casting Operations
Foundry Industry
Ferrosilicon 72 as Cast Iron Inoculant
In cast iron production, Ferrosilicon 72 serves as an effective inoculant that promotes graphite nucleation and improves microstructure. This results in higher strength, improved machinability, and reduced casting defects.
Applicable products include:
Gray Iron Castings
Ductile Iron Castings
Engine Components
Pump Bodies
Pipe Fittings
Agricultural Machinery Parts
Ferroalloy Production
Ferrosilicon 72 is widely used as a reducing agent in the production of ferroalloys and non-ferrous metals. Its strong reduction ability improves smelting efficiency and metal recovery rates.
Applications:
Silicon Metal Production
Ferromanganese Production
Ferrochrome Manufacturing
Magnesium Smelting
Special Alloy Production
Welding Electrode Industry
Used in welding electrodes and welding wires to improve metallurgical properties and enhance welding performance.
Mineral Processing Industry
Selected grades of ferrosilicon can be used in heavy media separation systems for coal washing and mineral beneficiation.
Production Process of Ferrosilicon 72
High-quality quartz selection
Coke and reducing agent preparation
Electric arc furnace smelting
Refining and impurity control
Crushing and screening
Packaging and shipment
Packaging & Delivery
Ferrosilicon 72
Product Forms
Ferrosilicon Lump
Ferrosilicon Granule
Ferrosilicon Powder
Packaging Options
25kg Bags
50kg Bags
1MT Jumbo Bags
Waterproof Packaging
OEM Packaging
FAQ
01.Can particle size be customized?
02.What is the difference between Ferrosilicon 72 and Ferrosilicon 75?
03.What are the main uses of Ferrosilicon 72?
Ferrosilicon 72 is mainly used for:
Steel deoxidation
Alloy element adjustment
Cast iron inoculation
Ferroalloy production
Welding electrode manufacturing
Mineral processing and heavy media separation
04.Why is Ferrosilicon 72 used as a deoxidizer?
05.Can Ferrosilicon 72 improve steel quality?
06.Can you customize the particle size according to our requirements?
Yes. We can crush, screen, and package Ferrosilicon 72 according to your exact particle size requirements.
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We supply Ferrosilicon 72 (FeSi72) to customers in the steelmaking, foundry, and metallurgical industries worldwide.
Why Choose Our FeSi72?
✔ Consistent Product Quality
✔ Multiple Size Options Available
✔ Customized Packaging Solutions
✔ Third-Party Inspection Support
✔ Worldwide Logistics and Delivery
✔ Stable Long-Term Supply Capability
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