What Is The Price Of Silicon Manganese 6014 ?
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What is the price of silicon manganese 6014 ?
| Indian silicon manganese market price on September 19 | ||||||
| product | Specification | Price (excluding tax) | unit | Rise and fall | Price Description | Country/Region |
| Silicon manganese | 6014 | 68800-69300 | Rs./ton | -- | Factory | Durgapur |
| Silicon manganese | 6014 | 68800-69300 | Rs./ton | -- | Factory | Raipur |
| Zambian silicon manganese market price on September 19 | |||
| product | Specification | price | unit |
| Silicon manganese | 6516 | 860-870 | US dollars/ton |
What is the price of silico manganese per kg?
| Summary of China's silicon manganese market on September 19 | ||
| Brand | area | Today's quotation (yuan/ton) |
| 6517# | Guizhou | 5800-5850 |
| Guangxi | 5800-5850 | |
| Yunnan | 5750-5850 | |
| Gansu | 5750-5800 | |
| Shanxi | 5750-5800 | |
| Inner Mongolia | 5750-5800 | |
| Ningxia | 5700-5800 | |
| Shaanxi | 5700-5800 | |
| Anyang, Henan | -- | |
| 6014# | Southern prices including tax | 5250-5300 |
| 6028# | Inner Mongolia | 6750-6800 |
| Ningxia | 6700-6800 | |
Silico manganese (SiMn)-an alloy of iron, silicon (~15–90%) and manganese (~10–80%)-is a critical deoxidizing and alloying agent in steelmaking. It provides:
Manganese: Improves steel strength, hardness, and wear resistance; neutralizes sulfur (reducing brittleness).
Silicon: Enhances fluidity (for casting) and desulfurization.
Key applications: Carbon steels (structural beams, rails), low-alloy steels (automotive parts), and cast irons. It is preferred over separate FeSi/Mn additives for cost efficiency.
Parameter | Ferro Silicon (FeSi) | Silicon Manganese (SiMn) |
|---|---|---|
Composition | Iron + high silicon (>50% Si), low manganese (<1%). | Iron + balanced silicon (~15–90%) + manganese (~10–80%). |
Primary Use | High-silicon needs: Electrical steel (insulation), gray cast irons (graphitization). | Combined Si/Mn for carbon/alloy steels (strength, machinability). |
Production | Smelt quartz (SiO₂) + iron ore + coke. | Smelt pyrolusite/psilomelane (Mn ore) + quartz + coke. |
Silicon manganese (officially termed ferrosilicomanganese in trade) falls under HS Code 7202.30. This subheading applies to ferroalloys containing ≥10% silicon and ≥1% manganese by weight, classified under Chapter 72 (Iron and Steel) for metallurgical inputs.
Silicon manganese steel refers to steel alloyed with silicon and manganese, typically via adding ferrosilicomanganese (SiMn) during smelting. It combines the benefits of both elements:
Strength/hardness: From manganese.
Castability/deoxidation: From silicon.
Common grades: ASTM A36 (structural), AISI 1018 (mild steel), and rail steels. It offers better weldability and fatigue resistance than plain carbon steel.
Silicon manganese's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) highlights these key points:
Hazards: Dust inhalation may cause respiratory irritation (long-term: silicosis risk); manganese exposure (chronic: neurotoxicity); eye/skin irritation.
Handling: Use PPE (N95 mask, gloves, goggles); ensure good ventilation.
Storage: Keep dry, away from acids (reacts to release toxic fumes).
First Aid: Inhalation-fresh air; skin-soap/water; eyes-flush 15 mins; ingestion-seek medical help.
Note: SDSs vary by manufacturer but emphasize dust control and PPE.
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