Types and uses of ferrochromium

2022-09-28

Ferrochromium is an iron alloy with chromium and iron as the main components. It is one of the main alloying agents used in the iron and steel industry. In addition to the main components of chromium and iron, it also contains impurities such as carbon, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus. Ferrochromium has high hardness and good wear resistance. The addition of chromium to steel can significantly improve the oxidation resistance of steel and increase the corrosion resistance of steel.

Ferrochromium contains 55% to 75% chromium, and is divided into high carbon (4% to 10% C), medium carbon (0.5% to 4% C), low carbon (>0.15% to 0.5% C) and low carbon (>0.15% to 0.5% C) according to the carbon content. Micro-carbon (≤0.15%C) ferrochromium. High carbon ferrochromium is also called carbon ferrochromium, and medium, low and micro-carbon ferrochromium is also called refined ferrochromium. A high-carbon ferrochromium produced from chrome ore with a low chromium-to-iron ratio, containing 50% to 55% of Cr is called charge grade ferrochromium, and nitrogen-containing ferrochromium containing N2% to 10% is used as a nitrogen alloying agent. Also known as ferrochromium nitride.

The lower the carbon content of ferrochromium, the more difficult it is to smelt, the power consumption is also large, and the cost is high. Ferrochromium with a carbon content of less than 2% is suitable for smelting stainless steel, acid-resistant steel and other low-carbon chromium steels. Ferrochromium with a carbon content of more than 4% is often used to make ball bearing steel and steel for auto parts. Ferrochromium with a chromium content of about 5% can be used as a chromium addition agent for alloy transfer iron.

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