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Ferro Chrome (FeCr) is an alloy comprised of Iron (Fe) and Chromium (Cr) used primarily in the production of stainless steel. Stainless steel depends on chromium for its appearance and resistance to corrosion. Average chrome content in stainless steel is approx. 18%. It is also used to add chromium to Carbon Steel.
High Carbon Ferrochrome HC FeCr (High Carbon Ferrochrome) is the most widely used chromium addition for the production of stainless and alloy steels. High carbon ferrochrome, 6-8% C grade, 65-70% chromium, for many years remained the standard of the industry.
Low Carbon Ferro Chrome is typically having the chrome contents minimum at 60% (but generally in between 68%-74% range) and with carbon contents ranging from 0.03% to 0.15% sometimes higher depending on the origin. LC FeCr (Low Carbon Ferrochrome) is a ferro-alloy used to regulate the ratio of Chromium in steel production without Carbon and other unwanted ingredients. Due to high quality it is a reliable and economical alternative instead of metallic Chromium in Superalloy production. The Industrial usage of Low Carbon Ferrochrome are; Stainless steel, high temperature and corrosion-resistant steel, the chemical industry, in obtaining the chromium compound is used in all kinds of machinery manufacturing and other areas.
Medium Carbon Ferro Chrome MC FeCr (Medium Carbon Ferrochrome) acts as ball mile agent as well as alloying factor during casting of nodular iron. Inclusion of this substance can reduce carbide formation and improves precipitation of graphite. Medium Carbon Ferrochrome (MCFeCr) is produced by further refining of charge chrome. The silicon in the product is reduced to below 1.5 %, and carbon is reduced to less than 2 % Max. The process takes place in a convertor where the liquid charge chrome is bottom blown by oxygen and steam to reduce the carbon content.
