THE ROLE OF FERROSILICON IN STEELMAKING In steelmaking, ferrosilicon is used for: 1. Product performance Ferrosilicon is a convenient way of adding silicon as an alloying element, to improve various properties of the final steel. 2. Slag reduction In the manufacture of stainless steels, the presence of silicon reduces chromium oxides in the melt, improving the recovery of metallic chromium. 3. Deoxidation Ferrosilicon provides quick-acting removal of oxygen from the melt, so avoiding the presence of inclusion-forming oxides and avoiding loss of desirable elements. 4. Fuel Some steel mills add ferrosilicon to the melt so that it can be burnt off to get heat into the furnace, and so reduce energy costs. We can assure you of the quality of our products and the quality of our services. If you are interested in our products, please get in touch with me.