Elkem AS

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Product Data Sheet Magnesium Ferrosilicon Nodularisers

1. Alloy Description Magnesium Ferrosilicon (MgFeSi) is a high quality nodulariser with carefully chosen calcium and aluminium contents within the beneficial range for ductile iron production. Calcium helps control the magnesium reactivity during treatment and low aluminium minimises pinhole problems with green-sand moulds. 2. Effect in Iron MgFeSi is the preferred alloy for nodularising ductile iron. For base iron free from harmful impurities, MgFeSi without cerium may be used. However, without the nucleating effect of cerium, chill may form in thin sections. Cerium and other rare earths effectively neutralise the harmful effects from subversive elements which may cause structural defects. 3. Application MgFeSi is produced in a variety of grades, some of which are listed. This allows each foundry the flexibility to select the alloy best suited for their treatment method and other needs. 4. Chemical analysis Elkem offers MgFeSi qualities in a variety of standard chemistries, some of which are shown in the table. Elkem can furthermore offer special qualities on demand. Please contact your local Elkem sales representative with any questions in this regard. 5. Sizes Available in sizes suitable for all foundry methods including ladle, in-the-mould, and flow through processes. 6. Packing The product is available in various forms of packing on request. 7. Physical Data Apparent density Bulk density Melting range Solubility: Water Mineral acids g/cm3 kg/m3 C(liquidus) C (solidus)

4.6 2250 1225 910

: Insoluble : Soluble, releases hydrogen

May form phosphine and arsine gas in contact with water, acids or bases.

Nodulariser %Si %Mg %La %Ca %RE* %Al %MgO Remag 3100 2.75 3.5 0.2 0.5 1.75 2.5 0.4 1.0 Elmag 5800 44 48 5.5 6.2 0.8 1.2 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.0 Lamet 5504 5.0 6.0 0.25 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.2 Max 0.45
*RE (Rare Earths) contains approximately 50% Ce, 25% La, 15% Nd, 5% Pr, minor amounts of Y and Sm.

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8. MgFeSi There are many ways to improve magnesium recoveries in ductile iron production. One is to reduce the magnesium content of the nodulariser, another is to increase the uniformity of the structure of the MgFeSi alloy. This is due to the better control of the Mg2Si phase in the nodulariser (see illustration below). By the special technique of casting thin layers in chill molds, Elkem produces a magnesium-ferrosilicon having a uniform magnesium content. This uniform chemistry and sizing ensure reproducibility and high magnesium yield with less flare.

9. Local Elkem representative For further information please contact our sales representative. Our specialists will help you solve any individual problems. 10. Health, Safety and Environment Refer to Elkem Safety Data Sheet No. 103. 11. Brochure See Elkem brochure Magnesium Ferrosilicon

Example of thin cast homogenous microstructure of MgFeSi with 5% Mg, 1% RE and 1% Ca.

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