High Carbon Silicon Alloy 99% Purity

High carbon silicon alloy is an alloy of silicon and carbon with a carbon content ranging from 0.5% to 3.0%. This alloy is used as a deoxidizer and an inoculant in the production of cast iron and steel. The high carbon content in the alloy helps in the formation of graphite in the cast iron and also imparts certain properties to steel like increased hardness, wear resistance, and strength.

The purity of high carbon silicon alloy can vary from 90% to 99%. A higher purity alloy is more effective as a deoxidizer and has a lower risk of introducing impurities into the molten metal. A 99% purity alloy is considered a premium grade and is preferred over lower purity alloys in applications where the highest quality metal is desired.

To produce high carbon silicon alloy, ferrosilicon is usually mixed with anthracite or coke and then smelted in a furnace. The carbon in the added material combines with the silicon to create the desired alloy. The resulting alloy is then crushed into a fine powder or granules for use in casting operations.

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