Zirconium Ferro Silicon Description
Zirconium Ferro Silicon is an alloy composed of zirconium, iron, and silicon, renowned for its unique properties and versatile applications. This alloy combines the excellent corrosion resistance of zirconium with the desirable characteristics of silicon and iron. Zirconium Ferro Silicon exhibits high strength, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance, making it suitable for various industrial processes. It finds extensive use in steelmaking as a deoxidizer and desulfurizing agent, enhancing the mechanical properties and purity of steel. Additionally, it serves as a nodularizer in the production of cast iron, contributing to improved fluidity and strength in castings.
Zirconium Ferro Silicon Specifications
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Item
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Chemical Composition %
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Zr
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Si
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C / ≤
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S / ≤
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P / ≤
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ZrSiFe-50
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45-55
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35-40
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0.2
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0.050
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0.050
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ZrSiFe-40
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35-45
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42-55
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0.2
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0.050
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0.050
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ZrSiFe-35
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35-38
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40-55
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0.2
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0.050
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0.050
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Zirconium Ferro Silicon Applications
1. Steelmaking: Used as a deoxidizer in steelmaking processes to remove oxygen and other impurities, improving the quality and purity of the steel. Acts as a desulfurizing agent, reducing sulfur content in steel and enhancing its mechanical properties and machinability.
2. Cast Iron Production: Employed as a nodularizer in the production of ductile cast iron (also known as nodular or spheroidal graphite iron), promoting the formation of spherical graphite nodules and improving the mechanical properties of the castings. Enhances the fluidity of molten iron, aiding in the casting process and reducing defects in the final product.
3. Alloying Agent: Used as an alloying agent in the production of specialty alloys, where zirconium imparts desirable properties such as increased strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability.
4. Foundry Industry: Utilized in foundries for the production of various metal castings, including automotive components, machinery parts, and pipe fittings, where improved metallurgical properties are required.
5. Refractory Materials: Incorporated into refractory materials and coatings to enhance their resistance to high temperatures, oxidation, and corrosion, extending their service life in harsh environments.
6. Ceramic Industry: Added to ceramic materials to modify their properties, such as improving strength, thermal shock resistance, and chemical stability, particularly in advanced ceramic applications.
Zirconium Ferro Silicon Packing
Our Zirconium Ferro Silicon (ZrSiFe) product is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
