what is silicon slag ?

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June 09, 2025
Steel Industry:

Acts as a deoxidizer (removes oxygen from molten steel).

Enhances alloy strength as a silicon additive.

Foundry Casting: Improves fluidity and quality of cast iron.

Silicon Recovery: Reprocessed to extract residual silicon.

Construction: Used in cement blends or refractory materials.

Major Producers: China, Russia, Brazil, and Norway.

Trade Form: Sold in lumps (10–100mm) or powder (0–10mm).

Price Factors: Silicon content, impurity levels, and demand in metallurgy.

Silicon slag is an economical alternative to pure silicon in many industries, offering cost savings while maintaining performance.