Description

Ferronickel is a crucial ferroalloy composed primarily of iron and nickel, produced by smelting lateritic nickel ores. It serves as the most efficient and cost-effective master alloy for introducing nickel into various steel and iron-based alloys, directly influencing their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. This material is essential for manufacturers in the stainless steel, alloy steel, foundry, and plating industries who require a reliable and consistent source of nickel.

Application

• Primary raw material for the production of austenitic stainless steels (e.g., 304, 316 grades).
• Key alloying additive in the manufacturing of high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels and other specialty alloy steels.
• Used in foundries for producing wear-resistant and heat-resistant cast irons and nickel-alloy castings.
• Essential component in the production of nickel-based superalloys for aerospace and turbine applications.
• Employed in the manufacturing of electroplating anodes for nickel plating processes.
• Used as an additive in the chemical and catalyst industries.
• Found in the production of permanent magnets and other electronic alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferronickel
CAS No.	11133-76-9
Molecular Formula	FeNi (variable composition)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Alloy)
Synonyms	Ferro Nickel; Nickel-Iron Alloy; FeNi; Nickel Ferroalloy; Ferronickel Ingot; Ferronickel Briquette; Nickel-Iron Master Alloy; Fe-Ni Alloy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ferronickel is produced under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and meets the chemical composition requirements of international standards such as ASTM, ISO, and relevant customer specifications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key element percentages and physical properties, ensuring traceability and quality assurance for your production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse away from incompatible materials. Keep containers sealed when not in use to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption. Standard ambient temperature (15-25°C) storage is suitable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Metallic Ingot, Lump, or Briquette
Nickel (Ni) Content	20% - 80% (Various grades available)
Iron (Fe)	Balance
Carbon (C)	≤ 0.05% - 2.0%
Sulfur (S)	≤ 0.03%
Phosphorus (P)	≤ 0.03%
Silicon (Si)	≤ 1.0%
Cobalt (Co)	≤ 0.5%
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.2%
Size	Customizable (e.g., 10-100mm, 0-10mm fines)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.