Metal & Alloys Corporation Paschim Vihar, Delhi

In the manufacture of cast iron, ferrosilicon is used for inoculation of the iron to accelerate graphitization. In arc welding, ferrosilicon can be found in some electrode coatings. Ferrosilicon is used as a source of silicon to reduce metals from their oxides and to deoxidize steel and other ferrous alloys. This prevents the loss of carbon from the molten steel (so called blocking the heat). Ferro Silicon is used in the production of cast iron, as Ferro Silicon can accelerate graphitization. Ferro Silicon replaces the need for ferro manganese, spiegeleisen and calcium silicides in the manufacturing process.

Silicon manganese is a chemical compound made by mixing natural silicon with manganese, an element found naturally in the earth. When combined, these elements can be used to produce a number of specialty steel alloys. Silico manganese enhances the natural properties of steel, giving it increased strength and function, as well as improved aesthetic appeal. This means that silicon manganese alloys can be used in applications beyond those associated with standard steel products. Silicon manganese may also be known as ferro silico manganese or abbreviated as SiMn.

Ferro Manganese Medium Carbon is widely demanded by Steel and Casting Industries. Ferro Manganese Medium Carbon helps to remove sulphur from steel and gives the malleability and machineability and durability. Ferro Manganese also helps in deoxidation of molten metal. The medium carbon ferro manganese is made by the aluminothermic process or by the MOR Process if furnace route is used.

the low carbon ferro manganese that we offer are known for their superior quality. These alloys are widely used in the manufacture of tool steel ( up to 0.4% Mn) & structural steels (upto 0.6% Mn). Ferro Manganese low carbon is used as de-oxidizer and hence find their usage in manufacture of 18-8 Austenitic non magnetic stainless steel. Ferro Manganese Low Carbon is also a major constituent of Mild Steel Welding Electrodes (E6013) and other electrodes.

Ilmenite is the titanium-iron oxide mineral with the idealized formula FeTiO3. Ilmenite Sand is a weakly magnetic black or steel-gray solid. From the commercial perspective, ilmenite is the most important ore of titanium. Most ilmenite is mined for titanium dioxide production. In 2011, about 47% of the titanium dioxide produced worldwide were based on Ilmenite Sand. Finely ground titanium dioxide is a bright white powder widely used as a base pigment in paint, paper and plastics. Ilmenite is ultimately converted into pigment grade titanium dioxide via either the sulfate process or the chloride process. Sulfate process plants must utilize low-vanadium ilmenite, as vanadium is a penalty element. Titanium dioxide pigment can also be produced from higher titanium content feed stocks such as upgraded slag, rutile and leucoxene via a chloride acid process. Sulfate and chloride process pigment tends to be used for lower and higher quality applications respectively, more and more users preferring the chloride process. Ilmenite Sand is also used in coatings for welding electrodes as a substitute for rutile.

The widespread shift toward duplex refining practices such as the AOD, CLU, etc., has led to greatly increased use of high-carbon ferromanganese. High Carbon Ferro Manganese is a bulk Ferro Alloy with India playing a vital role in its production. With the mentioned refining practices in use by stainless steel producers, this alloy has become their primary raw material as a source of manganese.

Ferro Titanium is used by stainless steel makers as a stabilizer to prevent chromium carbide forming at grain boundaries and in the production of low carbon steels for sheet production. Ferro Titanium is also used in foundries for addition of titanium to the molten metal imparting excellent strength to it without altering other ratios.Various titanium bearing materials are employed in making Ferro Titanium. Major sources include titanium scrap, titanium sponge, ilmenite, leucoxene, rutile. These materials are either reduced by aluminothermic means or melted in induction furnace with iron to produce ferro titanium of various grades and specifications. Various grades are manufactured, the most common being 20-25% Ti for foundries, 35-40% Ti for welding, 70% Ti for stainless steel production.

Dead Burnt Magnesite is a widely used refractory material. DB Magnesite is able to withstand high temperatures and therefore is highly recommended for EAF’s.Dead Burnt Magnesite (DBM) is produced in a vertical shaft by sintering raw magnesite at a controlled high temperature. It is chemically inactive and extremely heat resistant.It is the main raw material for manufacturing basic refractories including gunning masses, ramming masses, for tundish linings and in hot fettling as fettling mass. Dead Burned Magnesite can be supplied in lump for for end users to crush and grade or in ready sized form.

Chromite Sand is a naturally occuring spinel consisting primarily of the oxides of chrome and iron.Chromite has certain properties which enable the material to be used in high duty grey iron and steel foundries as core and mould making sand. Its high thermal conductivity gives it good chilling properties, low thermal expansion gives rise to good dimensional stability. Its basicity being close to neutral allows the use of a wide range of resin bonding systems and inorganic binders, it has a high refractoriness and a broad sieve distribution.

Lustrous Carbon Additive is used in green sand moulding in Ferrous Foundries, for imparting better Surface Finish to Castings. Additive is a blend of carefully selected lustrous carbon carrying carbonaceous additives and anti-scabbing agents. It is an indispensable additive for any foundry.