Ferrochrome (FeCr) is an alloy of chromium and containing between 50% and 70% chromium. The ferrochrome is produced by electric arc melting of chromite, an iron magnesium chromium oxide and the most important chromium ore. It is an important alloy addition in steel making.
Grades
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Chemical Composition(%)
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Cr
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C
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Si
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P
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S
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≥(Min)
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≤(Max)
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Low Carbon
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58-68
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0.25-0.5
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1.5-3.0
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0.03-0.06
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0.025-0.03
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63-68
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0.25-0.5
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1.5-3.0
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0.03-0.06
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0.025-0.03
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Medium Carbon
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58-68
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1.0-4.0
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1.5-3.0
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0.03-0.06
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0.025-0.03
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63-68
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1.0-4.0
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1.5-3.0
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0.03-0.06
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0.025-0.03
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High Carbon
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58-68
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4.0-10.0
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3.0-5.0
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0.03-0.06
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0.03-0.06
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63-68
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4.0-10.0
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3.0-5.0
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0.03-0.06
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0.03-0.06
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