AFerrochrome, or ferrochromium (FeCr) is a type of ferro alloy,
that is,
an alloy of chromium and iron generally containing 50 to 70% chromium by
weight. Over 80% of the world's ferrochrome is utilised in the
production of stainless steel. Stainless steel depends on chromium for
its appearance and resistance to corrosion. It is also used to add
chromium to carbon steel. It is more commonly used in specialist
applications such as engineering steels where a high Cr/Fe ratio and
minimum levels of other elements are important and production of
finished metals takes place in small electric arc furnaces compared to
large scale blast furnaces.
There are four variants of Ferro Chrome:
High Carbon Ferro Chrome
Low Carbon Ferro Chrome
Ultra Low Carbon Ferro Chrome
Nitrated Low Carbon Ferro Chrome
Chromium Metal
It is a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle metal which takes a high
polish, resists tarnishing, and has a high melting point. Chromium metal
is valued for its high corrosion resistance and hardness. Chromium is
used in the chemical, refractory and foundry industries.
Chromium metal comes in various forms such as foils, granular, ingots,
pieces, powder & more of high purity.