What Is The Price Of Ferrosilicon Today? Why Is Silicon Added To Iron?
Aug 07, 2025
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Why is silicon added to iron?
Silicon is added to iron/steel to:
Deoxidize
Reacts with oxygen to form SiO₂, preventing gas porosity in steel.
Enhance strength and hardness
Solid-solution strengthening of ferrite.
Improve corrosion/heat resistance
Forms protective oxide layers.
Promote graphite formation
Critical in cast iron production.
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| product | Brand | Quote | Remark |
| Ferrosilicon | 72 | 1030-1050 | FOB Tianjin Port |
| Ferrosilicon | 75 | 1100-1120 | FOB Tianjin Port |
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