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Ferrochrome & Chrome Metal
Ferrochrome, or Ferrochromium (FeCr) is a type of ferroalloy, that is, an alloy between chromium and iron, generally containing 50% - 70% chromium. Based on the Metalshub Price Index, the price of Low Carbon Ferrochrome in Q3 2022 ranged from $3.01-3.81/lb Cr. For High Carbon Ferrochrome, the price range was $2.53-3.09/lb Cr. The Metalshub price Index is based on real-transaction data and uses methodology validated by leading industry experts, helping customers make data-driven trading decisions.
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Chrome is mainly used in the production of stainless steel, special steel, refractories, and chemicals.
| Name | Abbreviation | Size (mm) | Cr Content (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
High Carbon Ferrochrome | HCFeCr | 0.5-10 (fines) | 65-75 |
High Carbon Ferrochrome | HCFeCr | 10-100 (lumpy) | 65-75 |
Medium Carbon Ferrochrome | MCFeCr | 10-100 | 65-75 |
Low Carbon Ferrochrome | LCFeCr | 10-100 | 65-100 |
Chrome Metal Lumps | Cr metal | 5-80 | 99-100 |
Nitrided Ferrochrome | NFeCr | 10-50 | 60-75 |
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High Carbon Ferrochrome (HCFeCr):
Ferrochrome, like ferromanganese, is classified by the amounts of carbon contained in the alloy. High Carbon Ferrochrome contains a minimum chromium content of 65 wt% and a maximum carbon content of 9 wt%. More than 80% of the world's ferrochrome production is used for the production of corrosion and heat resistant stainless steels, which can have a chromium content of more than 10.5 wt%.
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Medium Carbon Ferrochrome (MCFeCr):
Ferrochrome alloy with a minimum Chromium content of 65 wt% and a maximum carbon content of 2 wt%.
Low Carbon Ferrochrome (LCFeCr):
Ferrochrome alloy with a minimum Chromium content of 60 wt% and a maximum carbon content of 0.1 wt%.
Nitrided Ferrochrome (NFeCr):
In stainless steels elements like Nickel can be substituted partly by Nitrited Ferrochrome to reduce production costs.
Chrome Metal briquettes (Chrome briqs):
Chrome metal is available in the form briquettes reducing dust loss and improving handling
Chrome Metal lumps (Chrome lumps):
Besides briquettes, Chromium metal can also be available in lumpy form.
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Ferrochrome Material Data Sheet
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