Description

Iron Silicide is an inorganic intermetallic compound known for its high thermal stability and hardness. This material is valued in industrial applications for its role as a deoxidizing and alloying agent, contributing to the production of specialized steels and other metal alloys. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the metallurgical, refractory, and semiconductor industries seeking to enhance material properties such as strength and wear resistance.

Application

• Metallurgical Additive: Used as a deoxidizer and alloying agent in the production of specialty steels and cast iron to improve hardness and mechanical strength.
• Refractory Material Component: Incorporated into high-temperature linings for furnaces and kilns due to its excellent thermal stability.
• Semiconductor Industry: Serves as a source material in the synthesis of silicon-containing thin films and other electronic materials.
• Abrasive Manufacturing: Utilized as a hard, wear-resistant constituent in certain abrasive grains and grinding tools.
• Welding & Brazing: Acts as a filler material component in specific high-strength welding and brazing applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in material science research for studying intermetallic compounds and their properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Silicide
CAS No.	12022-99-0
Molecular Formula	FeSi (commonly, non-stoichiometric forms exist)
Molecular Weight	83.93 g/mol (for FeSi)
Synonyms	Ferrosilicon (low-grade); Silicon Iron; Iron Monosilicide; FeSi alloy; Ferro Silicon; Iron Silicon Alloy; Silicure of Iron
EINECS	234-658-4

Quality Control

Our Iron Silicide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industrial specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as elemental composition, particle size distribution, and impurity levels. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of global industrial supply chains.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (FeSi Content)	≥ 95.0%
Iron (Fe) Content	60 - 70%
Silicon (Si) Content	30 - 40%
Particle Size (Custom)	As per customer requirement
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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