Foundry Pig Iron is suitable for iron castings used in general engineering, machine
tools and parts for the automotive industry. Due to the high proportion of iron ore
used in the production of Foundry Pig Iron, the formation of pearlite in the finished
casting is promoted. This effect is enhanced when more than 10% of Pig Iron per
charge is used.
The use of Foundry Pig Iron promotes graphite formation, reduces primary chill and
improves machinability, particularly important in thin-walled castings The use of costly chill reducing inoculants can be minimised through increased addi-
tions of Foundry Pig Iron.
The high density and high carbon content of Foundry Pig Iron improves melting rates
or reduces energy consumption. In an electric induction furnace savings can be as
high as 50 kWh/t of molten metal. In a cupola furnace savings of up to 50 kg coke/t
of molten metal can be achieved.
The higher bulk density of pig iron relative to scrap means lower storage space re-
quirements, less handling during charge make-up, fewer charge buckets and lower
charging time.
â?¢ The lower surface area : volume ratio relative to scrap means lower oxide (rust) for-
mation and thus lower slag volume.
The carbon content is chemically combined and thus goes into solution more quickly
with lower energy requirement than when adding a recarburiser to scrap
Foundry Grade Pig Iron is a high-purity form of pig iron specifically engineered for use in cast iron foundries. It serves as a critical raw material in the production of gray iron and ductile iron castings, where high carbon and silicon content are required to enhance fluidity, reduce shrinkage, and ensure superior castability.
This grade of pig iron is known for its low levels of impurities such as sulfur, phosphorus, and manganese, making it ideal for achieving consistent metallurgical properties in finished castings.
Pig Iron comprises three main types: Basic Pig Iron, Foundry Pig Iron and Nuclear Pig iron. We supply compositions within fairly narrow ranges of specifications with the objective of optimizing customer's costs
Pig Iron for sale at high quantities from India. Payment Term - LC For price and specification.
This Pig Iron slag is a by-product derived from the production of thermal insulating products. The byproduct is a ferrous slag which can be utilised in an electric arc furnace to produce crude steel. Physical Description On visual inspection, it appears to be made up of irregular shapes. Dimension: 300mm -1000mm Chemical Composition Its chemical composition is homogeneous and stable with Fe contents in the range of 85 +/- 5% and P contents < 0.8% S around 0.15% and C% around 3.5%. Packing: Loose in container Loading: in 20 Container.
