Silicomanganese
HS code
7202
Bulk deoxidiser and alloying addition for carbon and low-alloy steel. Traded against manganese and silicon content with ceilings on carbon, phosphorus and sulphur.
Specification
What to specify
What a supplier will ask you for, in the order they will ask.
- 01 Manganese content (commercial ranges are typically 60–72%)
- 02 Silicon content (typically 14–28%)
- 03 Carbon maximum
- 04 Phosphorus maximum — usually the binding constraint
- 05 Sulphur maximum
- 06 Size range and permitted fines percentage
- 07 Grade designation if you buy to a standard (e.g. GB/T 4008, ASTM A483)
Ready to enquire?
About five minutes with the parameters above to hand.