Applications of Ferrosilicon
Ferrosilicon is an alloy used as a deoxidizing agent in steel production and in the production of silicon. In addition, ferrosilicon is applied for this purpose in all plain carbon steels, low-alloy steels, and high-alloy steels.
One of the by-products of ferrosilicon production is microsilica powder, which is obtained by collecting gas dust through dust collection systems using heat exchangers and filters before emission from the chimney. This by-product, commercially known as microsilica, has various applications in different industries. For instance, it can be used as a concrete additive to improve its mechanical properties.