As a ferrosilicon supplier, we have been exposed to many buyers for a long time, and we often complain that ferrosilicon procurement is often pitted, and the procurement risk is great, so it is extremely cautious.
Key considerations in purchasing ferrosilicon
Determine the use of ferrosilicon
First, it is necessary to clarify the specific use of ferrosilicon. For example, ferrosilicon is often used as a deoxidizer in steelmaking and is also used to improve the strength and hardness of steel. In addition, ferrosilicon can also be used as an alloy additive in casting, semiconductor materials in the electronics industry, and reducing agents in the chemical industry. Different uses have different requirements for the purity and composition of ferrosilicon.
Purity and composition of ferrosilicon
According to the use, the purity and chemical composition of ferrosilicon need to be considered when purchasing. High purity ferrosilicon is often used in areas with high impurity requirements, such as the electronics industry and semiconductor manufacturing. At the same time, the silicon content of ferrosilicon is also an important indicator, and the appropriate silicon content is selected according to the demand.
Production method of ferrosilicon
The main production methods of ferrosilicon are blast furnace method and electric arc furnace method. The quality of ferrosilicon prepared by blast furnace is stable, but the cost is high. The electric arc furnace method is more energy saving, environmental protection, suitable for small production. Understanding the production method of ferrosilicon helps to judge its quality and cost.
Reputation of ferrosilicon suppliers
Choosing a reputable supplier can ensure the quality of ferrosilicon and the stability of supply. You can evaluate the credibility of a supplier by looking at its history, customer reviews, etc.
Ferrosilicon price and cost performance
Price is one of the important factors to consider when purchasing ferrosilicon. When comparing the price of different suppliers, it is also necessary to consider the purity, composition, production method and other factors of ferrosilicon to obtain the most cost-effective choice.
Key considerations in purchasing ferrosilicon
Quality risk of ferrosilicon
There are inferior ferrosilicon products on the market, which may reduce costs by doping other low-value materials, leading to quality problems such as insufficient silicon content and more impurities. If the purchaser does not carefully screen, it is easy to buy products that do not meet the quality requirements.
Ferrosilicon alloy price risk
In order to earn high profits, some ferro silicon suppliers may deliberately raise the price of ferrosilicon. In addition, if the purchaser does not understand the market situation, it may also pay excessive fees due to improper price negotiation.
Contract risk
When signing a contract, if you do not carefully review the terms or do not understand the reputation and business status of the supplier, you may encounter contract fraud, such as false promises, failure to fulfill the delivery date.
Three problems often encountered when purchasing ferrosilicon
Silicon deficiency
The main components of ferrosilicon lumps and ferrosilicon grains are silicon and iron, and silicon content is an important index to measure the quality of ferrosilicon. If the silicon content is insufficient, it will affect the deoxidation effect of ferrosilicon in the smelting process.
Ferrosilicon has more impurities
Impurities in ferrosilicon will affect its performance and use effect. If the impurity content is too high, it may lead to the quality of the smelted steel is not up to standard.
The appearance of ferrosilicon is of poor quality
The appearance quality of ferrosilicon is also an important aspect of judging its quality. If the surface of ferrosilicon is rough, cracked or oxidized, it may indicate that there is a problem with its quality.
