Ferrosilicon

Name:
Ferrosilicon
Detailed information:
An alloy of iron and silicon used to add silicon to steel and iron, d 5.4, insoluble in water. Small quantities of silicon deoxidize the iron, and larger amounts impart special properties.

Available forms:

Six grades containing from 20 to 95% silicon. The 20% grade is made in a blast furnace, but grades of higher silicon content are made in electric furnaces.

Hazard:

Ferrosilicon containing from 30 to 90% silicon is flammable and evolves gases in the presence of moisture.

Use:

Pidgeon process for producing metallic magnesium.