Zhen an Metallurgy
Ferrochrome Supplier
Zhen An Metallurgy provides you with high-quality ferrochrome, ferrochrome of different grades, particle sizes and carbon content. For customers with special needs, the composition and particle size can also be customized.
Customizable particle size
For steelmaking and casting
Size：10-50mm/ 2-7mm / 0-3mm/ 200mesh
Deoxidation，desulfurization
Free Sample
Third-party inspection such as SGS / BV
Introduction to Ferrochrome Alloy
Ferrochrome is an iron alloy mainly composed of ferro (Fe) and chromium (Cr), and usually contains a small amount of carbon (C), silicon (Si), phosphorus (P) and sulfur (S). It is an important alloying additive in the steel industry, mainly used in the production of stainless steel, heat-resistant steel and alloy steel, and can significantly improve the hardness, corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance of steel.
Ferrochrome (FeCr) can be divided into high carbon ferrochrome (HC FeCr), medium carbon ferrochrome (MC FeCr), low carbon ferrochrome (LC FeCr) and ultra-low carbon ferrochrome (ULC FeCr) according to its carbon content.
Ferrochrome of different carbon grades has significant differences in use. Zhenan Metallurgy provides you with various grades of ferrochrome. Contact us for a free sample and quote!
We have great advantages in low carbon ferrochrome and ultra-low carbon ferrochrome. We have optimized the production process and technology to make the product quality better.
Types of Ferrochrome
High Carbon Ferrochrome
Medium Carbon Ferrochrome
Low Carbon Ferrochrome
Micro-carbon Ferrochrome
High carbon ferrochrome has a carbon content of 4-9%, a chromium content of usually 50-70%, and a silicon content of 1-3%. It is mainly used in the production of stainless steel, tool steel, die steel, and high-speed steel to enhance the performance of steel by increasing hardness and wear resistance.
High carbon ferrochrome is used for:
- Stainless steel: 430 series (decorative stainless steel, Cr≈17%).
- Wear-resistant materials: ball mill liners, excavator shovel teeth.
- Casting alloys: High chromium cast iron (Cr 15%~30%) is used for wear-resistant parts.
- Tool steel: Improves the hardness and wear resistance of cutting tools.
| Grade | Chromium% | Cr | C | Si | P | S | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| ≥ | ≤ | |||||||||
| FeCr67C6.0 | 62-72 | 60 | 52 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| FeGr55C6.0 | 62-72 | 60 | 52 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| FeCr67C9.5 | 62-72 | 60 | 52 | 9.5 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| FeCr55C10.0 | 62-72 | 60 | 52 | 10 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
Features: High carbon content gives it strong deoxidation properties, suitable for applications requiring high hardness.
Note: The lowest price, suitable for industries that do not require strict carbon content.
The carbon content of medium carbon ferrochrome is 0.5-4%, and the chromium content varies greatly. It is mainly used for special steels that require a balance of carbon and chromium, such as some engineering steels or cast iron.
Medium carbon ferrochrome is used for:
- Heat-resistant steel: engine valves, turbine blades (Cr improves oxidation resistance).
- Mechanical structural steel: gears, bearings (Cr enhances strength and wear resistance).
- Medium carbon stainless steel: 410 series (Cr≈12%, C≈0.15%).
| Grade | Chromium% | Cr | C | Si | P | S | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| ≥ | ≤ | |||||||||
| FeCr69C1.0 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | 0.05 |
| FeCr55C1.0 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| FeCr69C2.0 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | 0.05 |
| FeCr55C2.0 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| FeCr69C4.0 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | 0.05 |
| FeCr55C4.0 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
Features: Provides a balance of carbon and chromium, suitable for steels that have certain requirements for carbon content but are not strict;
Note: The price is moderate, and the production cost is slightly higher than that of high carbon ferrochrome.
Low carbon ferrochrome has a carbon content of less than 0.5% (usually 0.15-0.50%) and a high chromium content (60-70%). It is used to produce low carbon stainless steel and super alloys and is suitable for high purity applications.
Low carbon ferrochrome is used in:
- Ultra-low carbon stainless steel: 304L (C ≤0.03%), 316L (food processing equipment, chemical containers).
- Precision alloys: instrumentation components (requires high dimensional stability).
- Wire material: used for stainless steel welding to avoid carbon contamination of welds.
| Grade | Chromium % | Cr | C | Si | P | S | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| ≥ | ≤ | |||||||||
| FeCr69C0.25 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.25 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | 0.05 |
| FeCr55C0.25 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.25 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| FeCr69C0.50 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.50 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | 0.05 |
| FeCr55C0.50 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.50 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
Features: High chromium and low carbon are suitable for high purity requirements, maintaining the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of steel.
Note: The production cost of low carbon ferrochrome is relatively high because it requires additional refining. However, its application value is high and the cost performance is the highest, especially in high-end industries.
Micro-carbon ferrochrome has an extremely low carbon content, usually less than 0.1% or 0.06-0.15%, and is used in scenarios that require extremely low carbon, such as certain stainless steels, acid-resistant steels, and heat-resistant steels.
Micro-carbon ferrochrome is used in:
- Nuclear industry: nuclear reactor inner wall materials (radiation corrosion resistance).
- Medical devices: scalpels, implants (high biocompatibility requirements).
- High-temperature alloys: aircraft engine blades (Cr improves high-temperature strength).
| Grade | Chromium % | Cr | C | Si | P | S | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| ≥ | ≤ | |||||||||
| FeCr69C0.03 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.025 | – |
| FeCr55C0.03 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.03 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 | – |
| FeCr69C0.06 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.06 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | – |
| FeCr55C0.06 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.06 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | – |
| FeCr69C0.10 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.10 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | – |
| FeCr55C0.10 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.10 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | – |
| FeCr69C0.15 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.15 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | – |
| FeCr55C0.15 | 63-75 | 60 | 52 | 0.15 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | – |
| FeCr65C0.03 | 60-70 | 60 | 52 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.025 | – |
| FeCr55C0.03 | 60-70 | 60 | 52 | 0.03 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 | – |
| FeCr65C0.06 | 60-70 | 60 | 52 | 0.06 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | – |
| FeCr55C0.06 | 60-70 | 60 | 52 | 0.06 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | – |
| FeCr65C0.10 | 60-70 | 60 | 52 | 0.10 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | – |
| FeCr55C0.10 | 60-70 | 60 | 52 | 0.10 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | – |
| FeCr65C0.15 | 60-70 | 60 | 52 | 0.15 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.025 | – |
| FeCr55C0.15 | 60-70 | 60 | 52 | 0.15 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | – |
Features: extremely low carbon content, suitable for the most demanding purity requirements.
Note: Suitable for high-grade special steels. The most difficult to produce and the most expensive.
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Properties advantages of Ferro Chrome
Excellent corrosion resistance
Mechanism: Chromium combines with oxygen to form a dense chromium oxide (Cr₂O₃) protective film to prevent further oxidation or corrosion of the base metal.
Application: Stainless steel (such as 304 containing 18% Cr), chemical equipment, marine engineering materials.
High temperature oxidation resistance
Mechanism: The chromium oxide film remains stable at high temperatures, preventing the material from oxidizing and peeling off in high temperature environments (such as engines and boilers).
Application: Heat-resistant steel (such as automobile exhaust manifolds), gas turbine blades.
Intergranular corrosion resistance (low carbon/micro-carbon ferrochrome)
Mechanism: Low carbon content prevents chromium carbide (Cr₂₃C₆) from precipitating at the grain boundary, preventing intergranular corrosion caused by “sensitization”.
Application: Inner wall of nuclear reactor, medical equipment (such as surgical instruments).
High hardness and wear resistance
Mechanism: Chromium carbide (Cr₃C₂) in high carbon ferrochrome significantly improves the hardness of the material.
Application: Mining machinery (ball mill lining), agricultural machinery knives.
Good high temperature strength
Mechanism: Chromium element solid solution strengthening improves the creep resistance of the material at high temperature.
Application: High temperature parts of aircraft engines, heat treatment furnace components.
Adjustable mechanical properties
Mechanism: Balance the hardness, toughness and processing performance of the material by adjusting the carbon content of ferrochrome.
Examples:
High carbon ferrochrome: high hardness, used for wear-resistant castings;
Low carbon ferrochrome: easy to cold roll, used for stainless steel sheets.
High melting compatibility
Features: The melting point of ferrochrome (1450~1700°C) matches the melting temperature of molten steel, and it is easy to melt and evenly distribute during the steelmaking process.
Application: Alloying additive for electric furnace steelmaking and converter steelmaking.
Deoxidation and purification
Mechanism: Elements such as silicon in ferrochrome can assist in deoxidation and reduce oxide inclusions in steel.
Effect: Improve the purity of steel and improve mechanical properties.
Flexible composition control
Features: Different carbon grades (high carbon, medium carbon, low carbon, micro carbon) can be selected according to needs, and the ratio of chromium to carbon in steel can be accurately controlled.
Different types of ferrochrome (such as high carbon ferrochrome, low carbon ferrochrome and micro carbon ferrochrome) can be flexibly selected according to production needs to meet different requirements for chromium content in stainless steel or alloy steel production.
Example: Micro carbon ferrochrome is used for ultra-pure stainless steel (C≤0.03%) to avoid intergranular corrosion after welding.
Zhenan Metallurgy provides you with high-quality ferrochrome alloys of different grades, particle sizes and customized compositions. Sufficient inventory and reasonable prices.
Due to our low raw material cost and low labor cost, our ferrochrome alloys have price advantages. If you purchase in large quantities, we also have discounts!
Choose Zhenan, the product quality is stable and the supply capacity is stable. Moreover, the product has a test certificate and supports third-party testing, so you can rest assured.
Application of Ferro Chrome
Application in steel industry:
Stainless steel production
Stainless steel is the most important application area of ferrochrome, accounting for more than 85% of the total ferrochrome consumption.Typical products: 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel, 430 stainless steel, etc.
Alloy steel production:
Ferrochrome is an important alloy steel additive used to improve the strength, hardness and wear resistance of steel.
Typical products: tool steel, spring steel, bearing steel, gear steel, etc.
Heat-resistant steel and wear-resistant steel
Main use: used to manufacture steel working in high temperature environments, such as boiler steel, gas turbine blades, etc.
Ferrochrome is used in metallurgical casting:
As an alloy additive
Add ferrochrome to cast iron to improve hardness and wear resistance
Add during molten steel refining to adjust composition and structure
As the main chromium source in alloy steel production
As a deoxidizer
Use chromium’s affinity for oxygen to purify molten steel
Reduce gas content in steel and improve steel quality
Improve internal density and surface quality of steel
Ferrochrome is used as an additive to produce high-performance cast iron (such as high-chromium cast iron).
Function:
Improve the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of cast iron.
Enhance the hardness and service life of cast iron.
Application areas:
Mining machinery (such as grinding balls, liners)
Corrosion-resistant parts such as pump housings and valves
Why choose Zhen An Metallurgy as your long-term partner?
30 years of production and sales experience:
Zhenan Metallurgy is located in Anyang City, Henan Province, China. It has 30 years of production experience and can produce high-quality ferrochrome according to user requirements.
Customized according to customer needs:
Zhenan Metallurgy has its own metallurgical experts, and the chemical composition, particle size and packaging of ferro chrome can be customized according to customer requirements.
Worry-free delivery:
The annual output of Zhen’an metallurgical ferro chrome is 1.5 million tons, and the spot inventory is 200,000 tons. The supply is stable and the delivery is timely.
Free samples:
Zhenan Metallurgical will give you the greatest support, and provide free ferro chrome samples.
Support third-party testing:
Zhenan Metallurgical has a strict quality control system. ferro silicio has been inspected more than 3 times before leaving the factory. At the same time, we accept third-party inspections such as SGS and BV to provide you with the greatest guarantee.
Manufacturer’s strength display:
Our factory covers an area of 30,000 square meters, with a full set of modern production equipment, two large-scale production bases such as hydrometallurgy, two key laboratories and a metallurgical material testing center with 16 senior researchers.
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Our factory covering an area of 30,000 square meters
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Annual production and sales more than 1,500,000 tons.
Professional team to provide you with better service
Zhen An Metallurgy has a high-quality talent team integrating sales, production and R&D, including 16 senior researchers, 28 professional engineers, 35 international sales personnel, 10 senior operation personnel, and more than 300 production technicians.
Zhen An metallurgical certificate display
Our products have been exported to 78 countries, and many regular customers have visited our company and factory and placed multiple orders. After one cooperation, trust has been established with us, and customers will place orders multiple times, and some will introduce new customers to us.
What services does Zhenan provide you?
In order to meet the needs of different customers, we accept the following customization:
Customized product specifications: According to the specific needs of customers, you can provide calcium carbide products with different specifications, including customized services in terms of chemical composition, size, shape, surface treatment, etc.
Customized packaging requirements: According to the specific needs of customers, you can provide different types of packaging materials and packaging methods to ensure the safety and stability of products during transportation and storage.
Customized product quality: According to the specific needs of customers, you can provide different product quality requirements, including customized services in terms of chemical composition, physical properties, surface treatment, etc.
In order to ensure the quantity and quality of the products you receive, we pay more attention to packaging:
High pressure resistance: Our packaging has sufficient pressure resistance to withstand the pressure and impact that may occur during stacking and transportation.
Anti-shock performance: Multi-layer packaging avoids possible shock and vibration during transportation, and protects the product from damage as much as possible.
Sealingperformance: add a layer of waterproof film, which has sufficient sealing performance, and can prevent air, moisture and other substances from entering the packaging, affecting the quality of raw materials.
Easy to carry: We usually use large bags or steel drums for packaging, which are neatly packed, easy to lift and carry.
Eco-friendly and sustainable: Our packaging materials are environmentally friendly, allowing you to recycle or dispose of them safely without polluting your local environment.
If you want free samples, the process is as follows:
Contact us: Tell us your needs and contact information through the message form on the website, or send an email to our email andy@zaferroalloy.com.
Communication details: Our professional sales staff will recommend the most suitable products for you according to your needs, and ask you if you need samples. If you need samples, we will provide them to you for free.
Shipping and receipt: After the sample is shipped, we will inform you and track the logistics information of the sample to ensure that you can receive it on time.
The products provided by Zhenan Metallurgy can provide the following testing services through third-party testing agencies. These third-party testing services can provide independent, objective verification that products comply with relevant standards and regulations.
Sampling: Random sampling from the ferrochrome batch ensures that the sample is representative.
Pretreatment: Crushing and grinding the ferrochrome sample to a particle size suitable for analysis.
Chemical analysis: Determination of major elements (Cr, C, Si, etc.) and impurity content.
Metallographic analysis: Observation of microstructure.
Physical property testing: such as density, hardness and compressive strength.