FA1458 Ferro-Zirconium-Silicon Powder / FeZrSi Powder

Ferro-Zirconium-Silicon Powder / FeZrSi Powder Description

Ferro-silicon zirconium is an alloy consisting of iron–silicon and zirconium. It is produced by the direct reduction of zircon sand in electric arc furnaces at high temperatures. This alloy is applied as a zirconium additive in steel melts, where it reacts with oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur. Zirconium has been utilised as an additive in steel production for over 40 years. Given that FeSiZr is available at a lower cost compared to alternative zirconium sources, it is widely used as a steel additive.

Ferro-Zirconium-Silicon Powder / FeZrSi Powder Specification

Ferro-Zirconium-Silicon Powder / FeZrSi Powder Applications

1. Steel Production: Ferro-zirconium-silicon powder is used as an alloying agent in steel production. It increases the strength, hardness and corrosion resistance of steel. It is employed during deoxidation and desulphurisation processes in steel melts, thereby improving the quality of the final product.

2. Foundry Industry: In foundry operations, the powder is used as a grain refiner for cast iron and steel. It increases the number of nucleation sites for grain growth, thereby enhancing the microstructure and mechanical properties of castings.

3. Welding Electrodes: Ferro-zirconium-silicon powder is incorporated in welding electrodes as an additive. It assists in controlling and refining the grain structure of the weld deposit, thereby producing improved weldability and mechanical properties.

4. Ceramic Industry: The powder is used as an additive in the production of ceramic materials. It increases the strength, thermal stability and electrical conductivity of ceramics.

5. Chemical Industry: Ferro-zirconium-silicon powder is utilised in various chemical reactions and processes. It functions as a catalyst or reducing agent, thereby facilitating the conversion of one chemical substance to another.