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Ferro Aluminium
Ferro Aluminium (FeAl) is an alloy of Iron and Aluminium in which Aluminium content varies from 30% to 70% depending on the grade. FeAl is used widely in the steel industry as a deoxidizer and for Aluminium alloying. FeAl overcomes the twin problems of lower density and lower melting point when pure Aluminium is used for the above purposes. These drawbacks combined with the tendency of Aluminium to get oxidized easily results in excessive loss and consequently inconsistent and lower yield during addition of pure Aluminium.
Additionally, commercially available secondary Aluminium has tramp elements that are detrimental to Steel quality. Use of FeAl solves these problems since FeAl has a much higher density and melting point than pure Aluminium. Use of the product results in higher and consistent yield of Aluminium in the melt and / or better deoxidation efficiency. FeAl is manufactured using high grade Aluminium scrap thus ensuring that no tramp elements are present in the final product.
Advantages of using our Ferro Aluminium are:
- Higher density than pure Aluminium, approx. 5.5 ~ 5.8 gms/cc.
- Higher melting point than pure Aluminium, approx. 1350o
- Lower melting loss and higher Aluminium recovery in the melt.
- Consistent quality resulting in fewer process problems.
- Lower alumina inclusions due to lower oxidation loss of Aluminium.
| FeAl30 | FeAl35 | FeAl70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium (Al) | 30% min | 35% min | 70% min |
| Carbon (C) | 0.5% max | 0.5% max | 0.3% max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.5% max | 0.5% max | 1.0% max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.7% max | 0.7% max | 1.0% max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.3% max | 0.3% max | 0.5% max |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | Balance | Balance |
| Form | Piglets 9×6×3 cm³ | Piglets 9×6×3 cm³ | Lumps |
| Density | 5.5 ~ 5.8 gms/cc | 5.5 ~ 5.8 gms/cc | 3.0 ~ 3.5 gms/cc |
| Melting point | 1300 ~ 1370 °C | 1300 ~ 1370 °C | 1100 ~ 1150 °C |
| Packing | 50 kgs bags / 1 MT jumbo bags | 50 kgs bags / 1 MT jumbo bags | 25 kgs bags / 1 MT jumbo bags |
The above specifications can be modified as per customer requirement.
Industry Applications:
- Killed Steel Production: Ferro Aluminium is the industry standard for producing “Killed Steel”—steel that has been completely deoxidized to ensure a high degree of chemical homogeneity and freedom from gas porosity.
- Low-Carbon Steel: Used extensively in the production of deep-drawing steels for the automotive industry, where ductility and smooth surface finishes are paramount.
- Special Alloy Steels: Used in the manufacturing of heat-resistant steels and specific electrical steels where precise aluminium levels are required to control magnetic properties.
SMS METALS PVT. LTD.
CIN: U27320MP2000PTC014194
Registered Office:
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Dewas (M.P.) 455 001 India