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Atomized Ferro Silicon Powder

Atomized Ferro Silicon Powder

Atomized Ferro Silicon Powder

Atomized Ferro Silicon Powder is a ferroalloy powder used in steelmaking, foundry and other metallurgical applications where controlled silicon addition and consistent particle characteristics are required.

Dsalloyd Pvt Ltd supplies Atomized Ferro Silicon Powder in 45% and 15% silicon grades, suitable for different industrial applications. The atomization process produces fine, more uniform particles that can provide controlled handling and addition compared with conventional irregular ferroalloy pieces.

Specification

Parameter FeSi 45% FeSi 15%
Silicon (Si) 43-47% 14-16%
Iron (Fe) 80% min. (Balance) 80% min. (Balance)
Aluminium (Al) 1.0 % – 1.5 % max 1.0 % max
Carbon (C) 0.10% max 0.30% – 0.60% max
Sulphur (S) 0.02% max 0.015% – 0.02% max
Phosphorus (P) 0.04% max 0.03% max
Particle Size As per customer requirement As per customer requirement
Packing As per customer requirement As per customer requirement

Final chemistry, particle size and packing can be supplied according to customer requirements.

Applications

  • Steelmaking
    Atomized Ferro Silicon Powder is used as a silicon-bearing addition in steelmaking and metallurgical processes. The 45% grade can be used where a higher silicon contribution is required.
  • Foundry Applications
    Ferro Silicon is widely used in foundry operations for alloy adjustment and metallurgical control. The powder form can be selected where fine and controlled addition is required.
  • Alloy Correction
    The 45% and 15% grades provide different silicon levels, allowing producers to select a suitable material depending on the required addition and process conditions.
  • Dense Media Applications
    Selected atomized Ferro Silicon grades are also used in dense-media separation processes, particularly where controlled particle characteristics are important.
  • Metallurgical Processing
    The powder form can be used in applications requiring a controlled ferroalloy addition rather than larger lump material.
  • Welding Consumables: In the welding industry, atomized ferrosilicon powder is used in the production of welding electrodes and flux-cored wires. It acts as a source of silicon and can support the required metallurgical properties of the weld metal. Depending on the formulation, it contributes to improved strength, hardness, and overall weld performance, helping manufacturers produce consistent welding consumables for industrial applications.

Benefits

  • Available in 45% and 15% silicon grades
  • Suitable for controlled alloy addition
  • Fine and relatively uniform particle form
  • Useful in steelmaking and foundry applications
  • Suitable for different particle-size requirements
  • Convenient for industrial handling and dosing
  • Can be supplied according to customer specifications