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Chemical name FERROCHROMIUM, (FeCr)
Chemical formula

FeCr

Purity grade

50% – 70%

CAS Number 11114-46-8
EINECS # 235-559-8
HS code 7202419000
Chemical name FERROCHROMIUM, (FeCr)
HS code 7202419000
Chemical formula

FeCr

Purity grade

50% – 70%

CAS Number 11114-46-8
EINECS # 235-559-8

Ferrochrome (FeCr)

Ferrochrome (FeCr) or ferrochromium is an alloy of chromium and iron, with a chromium content of 50 to 70% by weight.

Product Type: Ferroalloy

Features & Benefits:

  • High chromium content
  • Corrosion and rust prevention
  • Good melting behaviour
  • Hardness and strength
  • Oxidation resistance
  • Wear resistance
  • High temperature stability

Applications areas:

  • Ferrochrome (FeCr) is used for the production of specialty stainless steels and alloys. It is widely used in the chemical industry, refractories, and advanced technology due to its high corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and hardness.
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Physical Properties:

  • Appearance
    From dark gray to light gray
  • Physical form
    Various forms, including small crystals, lumps, granules, and powder
  • Odor
    Odorless
  • Molecular weight
    7202419000
  • Density
    7.15 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point
    2642 °C
  • Melting Point
    1900 °C

Storage and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Use methods to minimize dust. Utilize personal protective equipment to avoid contact with skin. Keep separated from incompatible substances such as acids, halogens, reducing agents, oxidizing materials, bases. Provide local exhaust system or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing and gloves.

Storage & Handling:

Storage and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Use methods to minimize dust. Utilize personal protective equipment to avoid contact with skin. Keep separated from incompatible substances such as acids, halogens, reducing agents, oxidizing materials, bases. Provide local exhaust system or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing and gloves.

Safety

A Safety Data Sheet has been compiled for Ferrochrome (FeCr) that contains up-to-date information on questions relevant to safety.

Note

The data presented here are based on current knowledge and experience. Given the many factors that can affect the processing and use of the product, these data do not free consumers from the need to conduct their own tests and samples. Also, these data do not imply a guarantee of any specific properties or suitability of the product for a particular application. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, ratios, weights, etc. presented here. subject to change without prior notice and do not constitute the contractual quality of the product. The end-user of the product is required to comply with all property rights and existing laws, as well as legal standards.

Ferrochrome (FeCr) can be shipped in steel drums (500 kg) or in big-bag (1000 kg) to ensure secure handling and moisture protection.

Delivery conditions

Ferrochrome (FeCr) can be shipped in steel drums (500 kg) or in big-bag (1000 kg) to ensure secure handling and moisture protection.