Description

Iron Silicate is an inorganic compound with significant industrial utility, primarily known for its role in metallurgy and environmental applications. This material is valued for its chemical stability and effectiveness as a slag-forming agent and heavy metal scavenger. Key industries that rely on this product include steel manufacturing, foundries, and water treatment facilities seeking to remove contaminants.

Application

• Steelmaking Slag Conditioner: Used to control slag viscosity and basicity in basic oxygen and electric arc furnaces.
• Foundry Operations: Acts as a slag coagulant and desulfurizing agent in iron and steel casting processes.
• Heavy Metal Stabilization: Employed in the immobilization of toxic metals (e.g., lead, arsenic) in contaminated soils and industrial waste.
• Water Treatment: Utilized as an adsorbent for the removal of phosphate and certain metal ions from wastewater.
• Abrasive Material: A component in some industrial blasting and polishing media.
• Ceramics and Glass Production: Serves as a source of iron and silica in the formulation of specific glass and ceramic frits.
• Construction Material: Incorporated as a mineral additive in certain cementitious products.
• Catalyst Support: Used as a carrier material in some heterogeneous catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Silicate
CAS No.	13478-48-3
Molecular Formula	Fe2SiO4 / FeO·SiO2
Molecular Weight	203.77 g/mol (for Fe2SiO4)
Synonyms	Fayalite; Iron Orthosilicate; Ferrous Silicate; Iron(II) Silicate; Silicic Acid, Iron(2+) Salt; Iron Monosilicate; Olivine (mineral form); Slag Sand
EINECS	236-802-1

Quality Control

Our Iron Silicate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Key parameters such as chemical composition, particle size distribution, and bulk density are rigorously controlled. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results for each lot is provided to guarantee the product meets your technical requirements and agreed-upon specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Separate from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Greenish-brown to black granular/powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (as Fe2SiO4)	≥ 95.0 %
Iron Content (as Fe)	≥ 45.0 %
Silica Content (as SiO2)	≥ 30.0 %
Particle Size (Custom)	As per customer requirement
Bulk Density	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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