What Are The Characteristics And Uses Of Silicon Calcium Alloy

The silicon-calcium alloy contains silicon and calcium as the main elements. It is used as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer in the steel industry. It can be used as a heating agent in steel production and other fields, and as an inoculant in the cast iron industry.

The silicon-calcium alloy can be used as a deoxidizer in steel production mainly because silicon and calcium have a strong affinity for oxygen. After contact with molten steel, impurities are formed that float on the surface of the molten steel. It is very convenient for removing impurities, cleaning the quality of molten steel, improving the quality of steel, and accelerating the fluidity of molten steel.

Compared with other auxiliary materials for steel production, silicon-calcium alloy can deeply deoxidize molten steel, stabilize the chemical composition, do not emit harmful gases, and do not pollute the environment. The temperature of molten steel is relatively high, and it can be quickly deposited without residue in the steel. Steel smelting does not require an excessive amount of reducing agent.