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Ferroalloys are a very broad product category, ideally covering almost the entire periodic table of elements. Some types have extremely specific uses, while others have a more widespread application in all types of production.
Mass alloys
FeMn HC-MC-LC
Ferromanganese is used in the production of alloys for various sectors, probably the most important of which is automotive steel.
Depending on the carbon content we can have three main types: High Carbon (C 8.5% max), Medium Carbon (C 1.5% max and 1% max), Low Carbon (C 0.5% max).
In terms of quality and quantity, the main exporters in the world are India and South Korea.
FeSi
Ferrosilicon is probably the most used ferroalloy, both in the production of steel and cast iron.
The export of ferrosilicon is much more varied than that of other ferroalloys, significant volumes are produced in Brazil, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Russia, the European Union, Ukraine, and many other countries.
FeCr HC-LC
Ferrochrome is one of the most important ferroalloys in the production of stainless steel, although used to a lesser extent for other productions.
We mainly distinguish two categories: High Carbon and Low Carbon.
As regards the first, the most important exporting country is India, while for the second the supply is split between multiple origins such as the European Union or Turkey for example.
B-TRADE can support you in the management of different types of raw materials suitable to produce steel and cast iron.
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