Silicon Metal

Si (% min) Fe ( % max) Al
(%
max) CA (% max) P (PPM)
SiMet 1101 99.50 0.1 0.1 0.01 15 - 40
SiMet 1501 99.20 0.15 0.15 0.01 20 - 40
SiMet 2202 99.50 0.2 0.2 0.02 30 - 100
SiMet 3303 99.00 0.3 0.3 0.03 40 - 100
SiMet 3305 99.00 0.3 0.3 0.05 40 - 100
SiMet 331 99.00 0.3 0.3 0.01 40 - 100
SiMet 4405 99.00 0.4 0.4 0.05 40 - 100
SiMet 441 99.00 0.4 0.4 0.1 40 - 100
SiMet 553 98.50 0.5 0.5 0.3 40 - 100
SiMet 775 97.00 0.7 0.7 0.5 40 - 100
Size 2.25 mm / 10 – 100 mm
Packing 1 mt big-bag

SILICON METAL


Silicon is alloyed with aluminium for use in engines as the presence of silicon
improves
the metal’s castability. Silicon can enhance iron’s magnetic properties. It is
also an
important component of steel, which it toughens.