Silicon Barium Calcium (SiBaCa) alloy is a new type of deoxidizing ferrous alloy used in steelmaking and also serves as an inoculant in steel production. The main grades include Si50Ba15Ca10 and Si50Ba13Ca13, available in lump, granular, and powder forms. SiBaCa is smelted using silica, barite, and limestone as primary raw materials.
Factory Direct SiBaCa Inoculant Supplier
Hongshun Industrial specializes in the production and export of high-quality SiBaCa Inoculant for gray iron and ductile iron casting applications. Our silicon barium calcium inoculant features stable chemical composition, excellent graphitization performance, low fading effect, and low slag generation, helping foundries improve casting quality and production stability.
• Stable Chemical Composition for Consistent Foundry Performance
• Low Fading Effect with Strong Nucleation Ability
• Low Slag Generation and Better Graphite Distribution
• Customized Particle Size and Packaging Available
• Fast Delivery and Reliable Bulk Export Support
• Factory Direct Supply with Competitive Pricing
Widely used in ductile iron casting, gray iron foundries, automotive castings, machinery parts, and industrial casting production.
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SiBaCa Inoculant Characteristics and Advantages
1. Excellent Deoxidizing Effect:
- SiBaCa acts as an efficient deoxidizer in steelmaking, significantly improving the purity of steel.
2. Effective Desulfurization and Dephosphorization:
- SiBaCa exhibits excellent desulfurization and dephosphorization capabilities during steel production, making it particularly suitable for producing low-sulfur, low-phosphorus steel.
3. Improves Calcium Stability:
- Within the temperature range of steelmaking, barium effectively reduces the vapor pressure of calcium, increasing its solubility in molten steel. Compared to silicon-calcium alloys, SiBaCa can achieve higher calcium content in molten steel using only half the amount of calcium.
4. Reduces Calcium Volatilization and Oxidation:
- Barium effectively protects calcium in molten steel, reducing its oxidation and significantly increasing the calcium content in the steel.
Chemical Composition of SiBaCa Inoculant
| Grade | chemical composition(%) | |||||
| Si | Ba | Ca | C | P | S | |
| ≥ | ≤ | |||||
| Si50Ba15Ca10 | 50 | 15 | 10.0 | 0.40 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Si50Ba13Ca13 | 50 | 13 | 13.0 | 0.40 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Si50Ba16Ca8 | 50 | 16 | 8.0 | 0.40 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Si45Ba10Ca8 | 45 | 10 | 8.0 | 0.40 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Si45Ba15Ca10 | 45 | 15 | 10.0 | 0.40 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Note:The composition ratio and granularity can be adjusted according to user requirements | ||||||
SiBaCa Inoculant Production Process
Silica barium calcium is smelted from silica and barite limestone as the main raw materials.
SiBaCa Inoculant Applications
1. Deoxidizer, Desulfurizer, and Dephosphorizer in Steelmaking:
- SiBaCa serves as an essential deoxidizer, desulfurizer, and dephosphorizer in the steelmaking process, especially for producing special steel.
2. Inoculant and Modifier in Casting:
- SiBaCa can be used as an inoculant and modifier in casting, improving the quality and performance of castings.
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1. Producing Low-Sulfur, Low-Phosphorus Steel:
- With its significant desulfurization and dephosphorization effects, SiBaCa is ideal for producing low-sulfur, low-phosphorus steel.
2. Special Steel Production:
- Due to its superior performance, SiBaCa has broad application prospects in the special steel sector.
3. Improving Molten Steel Quality:
- SiBaCa improves the stability of calcium in molten steel and reduces calcium volatilization and oxidation, thereby enhancing the overall quality of molten steel.
Silicon Barium Calcium alloy is a new type of high-efficiency composite alloy, serving as a deoxidizer, desulfurizer, and dephosphorizer in steelmaking, as well as an inoculant and modifier in casting. It has broad application prospects due to its outstanding performance in improving molten steel quality, enhancing calcium stability, and reducing calcium volatilization and oxidation, especially suitable for producing low-sulfur, low-phosphorus steel and special steels.
SiBaCa Manufacturer – HSFerroalloy
Silicon Barium Calcium (SiBaCa) is a versatile new alloy, with customizable content to make smelting processes more precise. Silicon’s strong affinity for oxygen allows it to form silicon dioxide, achieving effective deoxidation. SiBaCa is a relatively recent addition to metallurgical materials and is more cost-effective compared to traditional options. This makes it a popular choice for smelting, helping manufacturers reduce production costs and enhance efficiency. For further details, please contact HSFerroalloy!
